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• Survey of U.S. Dentists Shows High Rate of Opioid Prescriptions Despite Evidence of Effective Alternatives

  WASHINGTON (October 21, 2021) — A survey of dentists in the United States finds that an overwhelming majority of those who responded believe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-acetaminophen combinations are as effective or more effective in managing dental pain as opioids; however, almost half say they still prescribe opioids. The results of the survey, conducted by […]

  Category: News Release Tags: dental pain, dentists, opioid epidemic, opioids, research