Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8698289 | The Journal of the American Dental Association | 2018 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Dentists are providing substantially less opioid prescriptions compared to their medical colleagues for pain treatment following a dental diagnosis in the Medicaid population. When considering pain management for dental and related conditions, dentists should continue with conservative prescribing practices as recommended.
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Authors
Chandrashekar MDS, PhD, Natalia I. DDS, PhD, Paul MD, MPH, Vojtech MD, PhD, Gabriela MS, MPhil, Timothy J. DMD, MPH, Avery R. MA, Bruce A. DDS, MPH,