Dentists frequently prescribe opioids for dental pain and contribute substantially to new and
persistent opioid use. 1 Although the American Dental Association recommends …

The dental profession represents a significant player in the future trajectory of the current
opioid crisis. Exercising sound clinical judgement and adhering to evidence-based …

1. Background Dental pain can arise because of dental disease or after dental procedures,
and evidence supports the efficacy of nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and …

Background Dentists and oral surgeons are leading prescribers of opioids to adolescents
and young adults (AYA), who are at high risk for developing problematic opioid use after an …

Opioid drugs (eg, morphine) and opioid combinations (eg, acetaminophen with codeine or
hydrocodone) were the analgesics of choice for the management of both acute and chronic …

Background Effective and safe drug therapy for the management of acute postoperative pain
has relied on orally administered analgesics such as ibuprofen, naproxen and …

Objective: Dental treatment is often categorized as a moderately or severely painful
experience; however, no clinical data reported by the patient and dentist currently exists to …

Opioids have a limited role in general dental practice. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) are superior to opioids for dental pain1, 2 and are therefore recommended as first …

Pain management is an important part of dental practice, and dentists frequently prescribe
analgesics to improve clinical outcomes. Dentists should be aware of the pharmacological …

Effective acute pain management is an essential but sometimes challenging component of
dental practice. Numerous studies have examined the efficacy of various analgesic agents …