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10 reasons why dentists do -- and don't -- prescribe opioids
From witnessing a family member struggle with substance abuse to performing a procedure on a Friday, dentists have a variety of personal and professional reasons for their opioid prescription habits. A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association highlighted 10 major factors that influence dentists' prescription decisions.
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The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners concluded its investigation into the death of a 2-year-old patient.
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