Dental opioid prescribing practices and risk mitigation strategy implementation: Identification of potential targets for provider-level intervention.

ABSTRACT:

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 may provide a viable point of intervention to screen, identify, and educate patients regarding the risks associated with prescription opioid misuse and diversion. The aims of this statewide survey of dental practitioners were to assess (a) awareness of the scope of prescription opioid misuse and diversion; (b) current opioid prescribing practices; (c) use of and opinions regarding risk mitigation strategies; and (d) use and perceived utility of drug monitoring programs.

Methods

This cross-sectional study surveyed dentists (N = 87) participating in statewide professional and alumni organizations. Dentists were in

SUBMITTER: McCauley JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4816206 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature