The Journal of the American Dental Association
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Multiple or high dosage opioid prescriptions increase the risk of experiencing drug misuse and overdose. The authors examine index (first) and follow-up opioid prescriptions for 1 year among privately insured dental patients in the United States from 2010 through 2015. ⋯ Low dosages of opioids and the use of prescription drug monitoring programs before prescribing opioids may reduce the potential for drug misuse or overdose.