Justin Rust

Friday, September 14, 2018

Second Opinion: Opioids and the dental community

Dr. Jacob Elefant opened an addiction treatment facility to help patients overcome their addiction to substances such as methamphetamine and opioids. In this Second Opinion, he spells out what dentists and dentistry need to do to address the opioid epidemic.


Read more on DrBicuspid.com


Related Reading:
New guidelines recommend optimal number of opioids
Opioids for third-molar extractions linked to persistent use
Managing pain for the adolescent brain
Study: U.S. opioid deaths increased 300% from 2001 to 2016
Does IV acetaminophen offer pain relief after third-molar surgery?
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