Pain Management in Dentistry: Risk Management Considerations for Opioid Prescribing

Opioid prescribing has been declining since 2012; yet, these powerful analgesics still present serious concerns. The majority of overdose deaths involve opioids, and the amount of opioids prescribed per person is still around three times higher than it was in 1999. Although the solution to the opioid crisis might seem straightforward — significantly reducing or stopping prescribing — the reality is far more complex. This program explores the current opioid epidemic in the United States and introduces strategies that meet patients’ needs in the dental practice setting and align with nationally published guidelines.

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