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January JADA looks at changes in opioid prescribing by dentists

Jan 2, 2024
Prescriptions dropped by 34.4% from 2015-19
Although most dentists have decreased their opioid prescribing, a small percentage still consistently prescribes at high rates, according to a study published in the January issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. Read the full article.