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Dentistry
OPEN strives to give patients and providers the tools they need for pain management by promoting the use of non-opioid and non-medication pain management strategies for improved patient outcomes after dental procedures. Click on the icons below to learn more! 
Adult Prescribing Recommendations
Use OPEN’s evidence-based prescribing recommendations for tailored pain management after surgery in adult patients.
Pediatric Prescribing Recommendations
Use OPEN’s Pediatric evidence-based acute care opioid prescribing recommendations after surgery.
Pediatric Surgical Pain Management Toolkit
Learn about prevention of opioid-related complications in children and adolescents after surgery.
Acetaminophen and NSAIDs Reference Sheet – Dentistry
Learn more about prescribing acetaminophen and NSAIDs for pain management after dental surgery.
Surgical Prescribing: Summary of Best Practices
Stay up to date with OPEN’s summary of best practices for prescribing after surgery.
Managing Pain After Childbirth
A practical guide for clinicians to learn more about implementing the COMFORT (Creating Optimal Pain Management for Tailoring Interventions after Childbirth) Clinical Practice Guideline.
Managing Pain After Childbirth
Learn ways to manage pain after childbirth such as: over-the-counter medications, non-medication strategies, and opioids, if prescribed.
Adult Surgery Pain Management Guide for Patients
Learn how to prepare for surgery and to help manage pain after surgery.
Adult Surgery Pain Management Guide for Healthcare Providers
As a healthcare provider, learn evidence-based approaches to help manage your patient’s pain after surgery.
Dental Prescribing: Summary of Best Practices
Stay up to date with OPEN’s summary of best practices for prescribing after dental surgery.
Managing Pain After Dental Surgery
Learn ways to manage pain after dental surgery such as: over-the-counter medications, non-medication strategies, and opioids, if prescribed.
Managing Pain After Surgery (Adults)
Learn ways to manage pain after surgery such as: over-the-counter medications, non-medication strategies, and opioids, if prescribed.