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Michigan OPEN
Michigan OPEN

Open for Healthcare Professionals

We offer evidence-based best practices and the latest research in an effort to support healthcare professionals and change the trajectory of the opioid epidemic. On this site, you’ll find up-to-date resources for:
Opioid prescribing guidelines
Non-opioid pain management
Patient counseling and education
Pain-control optimization
Education materials to share with patients
Continuing education

Our Evidence

Our team conducts research on numerous aspects of opioid prescribing and pain management. Take a look at our published research.

Our Evidence

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Adult Prescribing Recommendations

Use OPEN’s evidence-based prescribing recommendations for tailored pain management after surgery in adult patients.

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Pediatric Prescribing Recommendations

Use OPEN’s Pediatric evidence-based acute care opioid prescribing recommendations after surgery.

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Acetaminophen and NSAIDs Reference Sheet – Dentistry

Learn more about prescribing acetaminophen and NSAIDs for pain management after dental surgery.

Dental Prescribing: Summary of Best Practices

Stay up to date with OPEN’s summary of best practices for prescribing after dental surgery.

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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.

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Non-Medication Pain Management

Learn how to help manage or reduce your pain and anxiety through various techniques. 

4 Evidence-based Reasons To Improve Opioid Prescribing Practices After Dental Surgery

Explore 4 evidence-based reasons to improve opioid prescribing practices after dental surgery.

Opioid Prescribing for Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Check out this one-minute video about non-opioid pain management options for children and teens after wisdom teeth removal. Video captions are in Arabic.