Association between the COVID-19 outbreak and opioid prescribing by U.S. dentists.

Jason ZhangRomesh P NalliahJennifer F WaljeeChad M BrummettKao-Ping Chua

Published in: PloS one (2023)

U.S. dental opioid prescribing is declining, but the rate of this decline slowed after the COVID-19 outbreak. Findings highlight the continued importance of dental opioid stewardship initiatives.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
primary care
oral health
adverse drug
emergency department