Importance Dentists commonly prescribe opioids to relieve pain after tooth extraction.
Understanding the differences in patient-reported outcomes between opioid users and …

Background It is unknown which procedures account for the most US dental opioid
prescriptions. Moreover, few national studies have assessed opioid prescribing patterns for …

Background Opioid pain relievers are commonly prescribed following dental extractions, but
evidence shows that non-opioid analgesics often provide adequate pain relief with fewer …

Abstract Background Dentists wrote 6.4% of all opioid prescriptions in the United States in
2012. The purpose of this study was to examine opioid prescription rates, dosage of opioids …

Importance The United States consumes most of the opioids worldwide despite representing
a small portion of the world's population. Dentists are one of the most frequent US …

Background Given the regular use of immediate-release opioids for dental pain
management, as well as documented opioid misuse among dental patients, the dental visit …

The prescription of opioid analgesics by dental professionals is widespread in the United
States. Policy makers, government agencies, and professional organizations consider this …

Background Individuals who abuse prescription opioids often use leftover pills that were
prescribed for friends or family members. Dental surgery has been identified as a common …

Background Everyday people die unnecessarily from opioid overdose-related addiction.
Dentists are among the leading prescribers of opioid analgesics. Opioid-seeking behaviors …

Abstract Background In 2017, 11.4 million US citizens misused prescription opioids,
resulting in 46 overdose deaths daily and a $78.5 billion burden on the economy. Dentists …