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Open 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!

Preparing for Dental Procedures

Recovery and Pain Expectations

Talk to Your Dentist

Improving Prescribing Practices

A Closer Look at Wisdom Teeth

Best Practices for Pain Management

Initiatives:

Naloxone
Opioid Prescribing Recommendations
Pain Management
Painless Musical
Public Health Policy
Safe Storage and Disposal
Stigma Reduction
SUD Care Coordination
Collateral Downloads

Take Back Event Google Folder

Utilize our Take Back Event resources to run a successful event.

Medication Safe Storage & Disposal

Learn how to safely store and dispose of medications.

Sharps and Liquids Safe Disposal

Learn how to safely dispose of needles, lancets, and liquid medications.

Safe Storage & Disposal Impact Report

Learn about OPEN’s impact in safe storage and disposal.

Permanent Disposal Guide

Learn how to implement a permanent medication disposal box program in your community.

Medication Disposal

Learn how to facilitate discussion on safe disposal of unused opioids with your healthcare provider.

Medication Take Back Event Guide

Learn how to successfully host a Medication Take Back Event in your community.