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Barzel R, Holt K, Kolo S. 2026. Opioids and pregnant women: Information for oral health professionals(updated ed.). Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, 4 pp.

Annotation: This paper provides information on pain management, including opioid use, for pregnant women during dental procedures. Pharmacological considerations, including indications, contraindications, and special considerations for pharmacological agents are presented. Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome is discussed, and guidelines for prescribing opioids are presented. Also included is information about prescription drug monitoring programs and managing acute dental pain, as well as recommendations for discharging women with prescriptions. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Drug addiction, Guidelines, Narcotics, Neonatal abstinence syndrome, Oral health, Pain relieving drugs, Pregnant women, Prescription drugs

Barzel R, Holt K. 2022. Opioids and children and adolescents: Information for oral health professionals. Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, 6 pp.

Annotation: This document provides guidance on opioids for oral health professionals. It includes information about assessing children and adolescents, drugs to recommend before prescribing opioids, prescribing opioids with caution and being aware of the potential for misuse or abuse, and understanding laws, policies, and recommendations. The document also discusses providing post-operative instructions and creating a safe, friendly environment. Information about prescription-drug-monitoring programs and managing acute oral pain are included, along with tips for dentists to share with parents and an overview of research. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescent health, Child health, Drug abuse, Narcotics, Oral health, Pain, Prescription drugs, Prevention

Singh AD, and Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, Dental Public Health Policy Committee . 2021. Policy statement: Reducing opioid prescribing by oral health professionals. Reno, NV: Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, 13 pp.

Annotation: This statement provides data related to reducing opioid prescribing by oral health professionals and highlights policies and strategies, including the introduction, adoption, and promotion of prescribing guidelines by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Also discussed are state requirements for dentist participation in prescription drug monitoring programs, continuing education for oral health professionals related to pain management, and inclusion of pain-management approaches in dental education. The statement also highlights how state oral health programs have identified and engaged in promising and effective approaches related to opioid prescription practices.

Keywords: Dental education, Health policy, Narcotics, Oral health, Pain management, Prescription drugs, Public policy, State programs

DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement. (2020). Self-care after your teledentistry appointment. Boston, MA: DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement, 2 pp.

Annotation: This tip sheet provides information on how to practice self-care after an in-office or teledentistry appointment. Topics include practicing healthy habits, decreasing risk for tooth decay, tooth sensitivity, tooth pain, bleeding gums, and jaw or muscle tightness and/or pain. For each topic, a list of tips is included.

Keywords: Dental hygiene, Oral health, Oral hygiene, Pain management, Prevention, Telemedicine

Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Oral Health. 2020. Fast facts on oral health. Springfield, IL: Illinois Department of Public Health, multiple items.

Annotation: This series of fact sheets provides information for consumers about a variety of oral-health-related topics. Topics include accessing oral health care in Illinois, anticipatory guidance and fluoride varnish application for health professionals who accept Medicaid, bad breath, breastfeeding and oral health, careers, cancer, cleft lip and cleft palate, daily care of teeth, dental and dental hygiene schools in Illinois, dental sealants, dentures, oral health during pregnancy, diabetes, early childhood tooth decay, e-cigarettes and vaping, flossing, fluoride, human papillomavirus,infants and oral health, oral cancer, orthodontics, oral health and learning, pain-management options for oral health care, periodontal disease, tobacco and tobacco cessation, sugary drinks and foods, the community health worker, water, and women's oral health.

Keywords: Access to health care, Breastfeeding, Cleft lip, Cleft palate, Fluoride varnish, Illinois, Medicaid, Oral health, Pain management, Pregnant women, Smokeless tobacco, State materials

Oregon Health Authority, Oral Health Unit. 2017. Opioid prescribing guidelines for dentists. Portland, OR: Oregon Health Authority, Oral Health Unit, 1 p.

Annotation: This document for dentists provides guidelines on prescribing opioids. Appropriate dosages, types of medication to prescribe, prescribing refills, using guidelines for pain management, and ensuring that patients know how to secure medication and dispose of leftover medication are discussed. Alternatives to prescribing opioids are presented. Information is included on how to obtain the document in large print, Braille, non- English languages, or other formats.

Keywords: Guidelines, Medications, Opiates, Pain, Non English language materials, Prescription drugs

Rudd RA, Seth P, Felicita D, Scholl L. 2016. Increases in drug and opioid-involved overdose deaths: United States, 2010–2015. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 65(50–51):1445–1452,

Annotation: This report examines overall drug overdose death rates during 2010-2015 and opioid overdose death rates during 2014–2015 by subcategories (natural/semisynthetic opioids, methadone, heroin, and synthetic opioids other than methadone). Rates are stratified by demographics, region, and by 28 states with high quality reporting on death certificates of specific drugs involved in overdose deaths. Implications for public health practice are included.

Keywords: Chronic pain, Collaboration, Drug addiction, Heroin, Illicit drugs, Methadone, Mortality rates, Opiates, Prescription drugs, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abuse treatment services

Dowell D, Haegerich TM, Chou R. 2016. CDC guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain–United States, 2016. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Recommendations and Reports 65(1):1–49,

Annotation: This guideline provides recommendations for primary care clinicians who are prescribing opioids for chronic pain outside of active cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. The guidelines address (1) when to initiate or continue opioids for chronic pain; (2) opioid selection, dosage, duration, follow-up, and discontinuation; and (3) assessing risk and addressing harms of opioid use. A checklist for prescribing opioids for chronic pain and a website with additional tools to guide clinicians in implementing the recommendations are also available.

Keywords: Chronic pain, Guidelines, Multimedia, Opiates, Primary care, Training

Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health. 2012. National profile of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use for children with pain-related conditions or problems (0-17 years) (rev.). Portland, OR: Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health, 10 pp.

Annotation: This brief uses data from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey to examine complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use for children from birth to age 17 with pain-related conditions or problems. Topics include characteristics of these children and the relationship between CAM and conventional medical care use.

Keywords: Adolescents with special health care needs, Alternative medicine, Children with special health care needs, Comorbidity, Data analysis, National surveys, Pain, Palliative treatment, Prevalence

Shapiro BS, Schechter NL, Ohene-Frempong K, eds. 1994. Sickle cell disease related pain: Assessment and management—Conference proceedings. Mount Desert, ME: New England Regional Genetics Group, 53 pp. (Walker)

Balaskas J. 1992. Active birth: The new approach to giving birth naturally. (Rev. ed.). Boston, MA: Harvard Common Press, 250 pp.

Annotation: This book describes the concept and practice of active birth, in which a mother moves about freely, finds comfortable positions for labor and delivery, and seldom needs drugs or obstetrical interventions. The book contains illustrated exercises for pregnancy, and describes massage techniques for pregnancy and labor, ways to create an ideal setting for an active birth in the hospital or at home, positions for labor and birth, water birth and how to plan one, and exercises for recovery and relaxation after the birth. Helpful tips for partners and birth attendants are also included.

Keywords: Exercise, Home childbirth, Labor, Natural childbirth, Pain, Postpartum care, Pregnancy
   

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