New study aims to curb opioid overprescribing by dentists with simple report cards

NCT ID NCT07317869

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether giving dentists personalized reports comparing their opioid prescribing to others, along with educational materials, can reduce opioid use for dental pain. About 3,500 dentists in British Columbia will be randomly assigned to receive these materials early or later. The goal is to see if this low-cost approach can cut down on unnecessary opioid prescriptions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: personalized prescribing report and educational materials
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to reduce unnecessary opioid prescriptions for dental pain.
What could go wrong: This is an observational-style study without a treatment for patients, so it won't directly change health outcomes. Dentists may not change their prescribing habits based on the materials alone.

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CLINICAL AUDIT DENTISTRY OPIOID QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

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Locations

Therapeutics Initiative - Dept of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3, Canada

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