October 9, 2026

Act 124 – Opioid Education & DEA Recertification Requirements

8:30 am – 12:30 pm 

The lecture will fulfill the Act 124 of 2016, CE requirement for dentists who have a current DEA registration or use another DEA number (as permitted by law) to prescribe controlled substances. Pain management, identification of addiction and the practices of prescribing opioids will be discussed.

Upon completion of the course, the participant will:

Understand the pathology and physiology of pain and addiction.

Suggest alternative therapies for pain management.

Assess treatment programs and understand how to refer for treatment.

Cite the history and politics of opioids.

Be aware of doctor prescribing habits.

About the Speaker – Dr. Thomas Viola

Dr. Thomas Viola – With over 30 years of experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, Tom Viola has earned his national and international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team.
As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom provides valuable insight into the complex interplay between pharmacology and physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeable about the dental considerations of general medicine and the medical considerations of general dentistry.
As an educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year.
As an author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs.
As a speaker, Tom has been recognized by many industry organizations and associations as a leader in continuing dental education and has presented over 1000 informative and engaging seminars and webinars since 2001.