title: Prescription opioid abuse: dental perspectives.
abstract: Drug abuse and diversion of controlled substances prescribed by dentists will continue to be an important issue in the overall management of dental pain, and must be recognized by the dentist. If suggested guidelines, regulations, and laws are observed, the associated problems for the dentist and the entire dental team and their patients can be minimized. Pain control is an essential service and duty for dentists, and the appropriate selection and use of analgesics affords this service with the best safety and efficacy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry & Biomaterials, University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston, USA.
authors.forename: Arthur H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Jeske
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D006801:Humans; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013781:Texas; D014098:Toothache / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid