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Do dentists prescribe narcotics excessively?

J A Aldous1, R C Engar

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, USA.

General Dentistry
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Dentists frequently overprescribe narcotic pain relievers after dental procedures, instead of using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This study highlights underutilization of NSAIDs and a tendency to treat, rather than prevent, dental pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Pharmacology
  • Pain Management
  • Prescribing Practices

Background:

  • Post-dental treatment pain is common.
  • Narcotic analgesics have historically been prescribed.
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) offer an alternative for pain management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze current analgesic prescribing patterns among dentists.
  • To identify trends in the use of narcotics versus NSAIDs for dental pain.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among 130 dentists.
  • Prescribing habits for analgesics were analyzed based on survey data.

Main Results:

  • Dentists continue to rely heavily on narcotic analgesics.
  • Prescribed potencies and quantities often exceed requirements.
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are underutilized in dental pain management.

Conclusions:

  • Current dental prescribing patterns favor narcotics over NSAIDs.
  • There is a need to optimize analgesic selection and dosage for dental pain.
  • Shifting towards NSAIDs could improve pain management and reduce over-prescription.

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