Dentist education cuts opioid scripts for youth

NCT ID NCT06130904

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether an educational program for dentists could reduce the number of opioid prescriptions they write for patients aged 13 to 30. Researchers compared prescribing rates before and after the training between dentists who received the program and those who did not. The goal was to see if teaching dentists about safer pain management options can help prevent opioid misuse in young people.

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  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104, United States