Unlocking DEA Secrets: Essential Guide for Dentists
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a US federal agency under the Department of Justice responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act. The Controlled Substances Act regulates the manufacture, distribution, and use of certain substances, including certain medications used in dentistry. To prescribe these controlled substances, dentists must register with the DEA and obtain a DEA number. There are several benefits to obtaining a DEA number. First, it allows dentists to prescribe controlled substances to their patients. Second, it helps to ensure that dentists are prescribing controlled substances in a safe and responsible manner. Third, it helps to prevent the misuse and diversion of controlled substances.