Why the new 8-hour DEA opioid training requirement is so confusing

Aug. 10, 2023
In Medical History Mysteries, Drs. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz and Tom Viola discuss why the new opioid training requirements from the DEA MATE are so confusing, and what to know before jumping into training.

If you're a dentist needing to renew your DEA license anytime soon, the new training 8-hour opioid requirements from the DEA MATE are very confusing.

In this episode of Medical History Mysteries, Drs. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz and Tom Viola discuss why, and what you need to know before jumping into any training.

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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.

About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director of Through the Loupes. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].

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