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Friday, April 27, 2018 About the Speaker E. Steven Moriconi, DMD, FACD FICD 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pain Management Alternatives and Identification of Addiction Presented by Steven Moriconi, DMD, FACD, FICD 4 CE credits that will fulfill the CE requirement from Act 124 of 2016 for dentists who hold a DEA registration or use a registration and are seeking license renewal as well as dentists seeking initial licensure. The lecture will fulfill the Act 124 of 2016, CE requirement for dentists who hold a DEA registration or use a registration and those who are seeking initial licensure in Pennsylvania. Pain management, identification of addiction and the practices of prescribing opioids will be discussed. Upon completion of the course, the participant will: Dr. Moriconi graduated from Fordham University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Currently, Dr. Moriconi is in private practice in Jenkintown, PA, and is the surgeon-in-chief of the Dental Division at Abington Hospital. He also serves as the director of the General Practice Residency Program at Abington Hospital, a division of Abington/Jefferson Health. Dr. Moriconi has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. • 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. The Hotel Hershey® N OVEM BER/DECEM BER 2017 | P EN N SYLVAN IA DEN TAL JOURNAL 23