Southeast Oral Surgery Presents: Dr. Tara Moore, PharmD

Program: Chemical Dependency & Proper Writing of Opioid Prescriptions

August 21, 2025, 6-8pm at Airport Hilton 2001 Alcoa Highway Alcoa, TN 37701

Course Summary:

This course will include discussion of chemical dependency and identifying the characteristics of chemical dependency in the dental office and in everyday life. Further, we will discuss our roles as dental professionals and resources to offer for our patients or staff members. How can we help our community fight against chemical dependency and control abusive writing of opioid prescriptions?

Learning Objectives:

After completion of this course, the attendee will:

• Be familiar with terms used to discuss chemical dependency, statistics surrounding chemical dependency and some of the commonly abused drugs and substances.
• Identify detail physical and behavioral indicators of chemical dependency in patients, staff, etc.

To conclude the presentation, we will go into detail on the Dental professional's role regarding chemical dependency and requirements regarding Controlled Substance Prescribing.

This is a complimentary program. Participants will be awarded 2 hours CEU's for attendance.

Contact Hailey Dunn 865-789-0342 hailey.dunn@seostn.com or Diane Landers 865-415-8484 diane.landers@seostn.com

About Dr. Moore:

Dr. Tara Moore is a pharmacist and the owner of Moore Wellness, a healthy living and wellness company. Dr. Moore is an Assistant Professor with the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy and has been precepting students for 30 years. Tara earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1987 and her Pharm.D. degree from the UT, Health Science Center in 1992. She has practiced pharmacy in the community setting for over 30 years.

She is an active alumna serving in various roles such as: President, UT College of Pharmacy Alumni Board of Directors; Chair, UT Alumni Association Women’s Council and most recently as Treasurer, UT Board of Governors. Tara is a member of state and national pharmacy organizations and is an active & passionate promoter of plant-based nutrition (Live Pure), diabetes education, and overall healthy living & wellness. The UT College of Pharmacy Classes of 1999, 2009 and 2020 voted Dr. Moore Preceptor-of-the-Year.

Tara is originally from Manchester, TN and has lived in Knoxville for 30 years with her husband John O, son Nic and dog Hank! She attends Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church and loves her Vols!

Dr. Moore has reported no conflicts or relevant financial relationships.