Chronic Pain Management for the Dental Practitioner: A Psychosocial Perspective

Course overview

After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the basic elements of pain and pain perception. Discuss the prevalence of pain and its impact on individuals and society. Describe standard assessment techniques for measuring pain, including self-report instruments. Identify proper techniques for the clinical assessment of pain. Describe treatments for chronic pain, including pharmacological treatment, complementary and alternative medicine approaches, psychosocial treatments and, Identify barriers to effective pain care.