782: Synthetic Opioids in Dentistry – Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.We think we know about drugs and the people who use them. But there is so much we get wrong — and it could be harming our patients! To help you prevent harm and improve your prescribing practices, Kirk Behrendt brings back Tom Viola, “Mr. Pharmacology” and founder of Pharmacology Declassified, to share critical information about synthetic opioids and how it can affect your patients and practice. To expand your knowledge on this complex topic, listen to Episode 782 of The Best Practices Show!Learn More About Tom:Send Tom an email: [email protected] Join Tom on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomviolarphFollow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharmacologydeclassifiedLearn more on Tom’s website: https://www.tomviola.comListen to Tom’s podcasts: https://www.tomviola.com/category/podcastsMore Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaJoin ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/tttSee the ACT Dental/BPA Live Event Schedule: https://www.actdental.com/eventGet The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazinePlease leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218Episode Resources:Watch the video version of Episode 782: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videosMain Takeaways:Patients are more medically complex than ever.Be familiar with current, older, and mainstream drugs.There will always be a new drug to be concerned about.Some drugs that your patients take will go under the radar.Use pharmacology to deduce the right questions to ask patients.A complete medical history can prevent dangerous drug interactions.Ask patients what they take, why they take it, and if they took it today.Don't assume anything when it comes to medication and patients’ health.Always document that you had the drug use conversation with your patient.Snippets:0:00 Introduction.2:14 Tom’s background.5:10 The importance of pharmacology to your practice.7:25 Why this is an important topic.10:08 The Matthew Perry situation, explained.16:36 How to have the conversation with patients.21:45 How to document the...

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