Investigation of An Opioid Prescribing Protocol After Third Molar Extraction Procedures

The United States is experiencing an epidemic of opioid overdoses and deaths. The relationship between prescription opioids and opioid abuse is well- documented. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons and other dentists are proportionately among the most prevalent prescribers of opioids. Practitioners are looking for evidence-based ways to decrease excess opioid prescriptions while adequately managing postoperative pain. We recently analyzed the impact of a mandated non-opioid prescribing protocol at our institution.

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