1. understand basic mechanisms of normal and pathologic processes concerning pain and dysfunction.

2. understand the complexity of chronic pain and the behavioral/psychosocial mechanisms related to Orofacial Pain & TMD.

3. recognize and classify Orofacial Pain ‘Umbrella’ and related Diagnostic tests.

4. recognize and broadly formulate management options based on best evidence available and making appropriate referral.

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1. describe the mechanism of action for opioids

2. describe the impact of opioids on various body systems

3. recognize adverse effects of opioids

4. demonstrate an understanding of clinically significant opioid drug interactions

5. understand Opioid Risk Score and Narx Score

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1. describe cutaneous manifestations of chronic drug misuse.

2. identify drug-specific oral lesions.

3. recognize substance use disorder and orally-related movement disorders. 

4. identify "meth mouth".

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1. understand contemporary concepts of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

2. describe pharmacological treatment for SUD

3. identify the effects of drugs of abuse on oro-facial structures

4. describe the association between SUD and infectious disease transmission

5. describe the association between gateway drugs and SUD

1. improve understanding of the pharmacological management of acute orofacial pain.

2. improve understanding of the management of certain chronic orofacial pain conditions.

3. understand the principles of patient referrals for orofacial pain consults.