Opioid Crisis, Brain Chemistry Concerning Substance Use Disorder and Appropriate Prescription Writing for Acute Dental Pain

Summary

Opioid crisis, how did we get here and what is my role? Also, the disease of substance use disorder and how prudent prescription writing in the dental office can help prevent dental patients from drug seeking. In addition, how to identify patients that may be “doctor shopping” and how to make an appropriate referral for the patient that may have substance use disorder.