Managing Pain in Dentistry Post-test | September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026

Most opioid prescriptions written by U.S. dentists are for tooth extraction.*

True
False

Dentists write more opioid prescriptions to adolescents and young adults than any other specialty.*

True
False

The top 5% of U.S. dentists account for just under half of all opioid prescribing by dentists.*

True
False

Patients prescribed opioids after tooth extraction report have better pain control and satisfaction compared with those who are not prescribed opioids*

True
False

According to a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, opioids are more effective than ibuprofen and acetaminophen to control pain after third molar extraction*

True
False

The American Dental Association recommends ibuprofen and acetaminophen as first-line therapy for pain control after routine dental procedures*

True
False

Opioid prescriptions for dental procedures increase the risk of persistent opioid use in patients.*

True
False

Opioid prescriptions for dental procedures increase the risk of opioid misuse in patients.*

True
False

Opioid prescriptions for dental procedures increase the risk of opioid overdose in patients.*

True
False

Opioid prescriptions for dental procedures do not increase the risk of opioid overdose in the family members of patients*

True
False

Managing Pain in Dentistry Post-test | September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2026

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Managing Pain in Dentistry Post-test | September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2026

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