Table 2.

Opioid prescribing dentists’ reported implementation of strategies intended to mitigate the risk of opioid misuse and diversion among patients (n=66).

Question Stem, Response Options	N	%
Obtain records and medication history prior to prescribing?
Almost Always	5	7.6
Most of the Time	4	6.1
Sometimes	7	10.6
Few of the Times	20	30.3
Almost Never	30	45.5
Explain risks associated with taking opioids as prescribed?
Always	7	10.6
Almost Always	9	13.6
Most of the Time	11	16.7
Sometimes	15	22.7
Few of the Times	5	7.6
Almost Never	13	19.7
Never	6	9.1
Review potential side effects of opioids?
Always	21	31.8
Almost Always	13	19.7
Most of the Time	9	13.6
Sometimes	13	19.7
Few of the Times	3	4.5
Almost Never	4	6.1
Never	3	4.5
Discuss importance of secure storage to prevent diversion?
Always	13	19.7
Almost Always	4	6.1
Most of the Time	2	3.0
Sometimes	13	19.7
Few of the Times	4	6.1
Almost Never	18	27.3
Never	12	18.2
Discuss appropriate disposal of unused medication?
Always	10	15.2
Almost Always	4	6.1
Most of the Time	3	4.5
Sometimes	5	7.6
Few of the Times	3	4.5
Almost Never	21	31.8
Never	19	28.8
Discuss risks associated with non-medical opioid use?
Always	13	19.7
Almost Always	8	12.1
Most of the Time	8	12.1
Sometimes	15	22.7
Few of the Times	5	7.6
Almost Never	8	12.1
Never	9	13.6
Likelihood of refilling prescription for acute pain management?*
Very Likely	4	8.5
Somewhat Likely	10	21.3
Not Likely	15	31.9
Do not provide refills without follow-up	18	38.3
Refrained from prescribing due to suspected abuse or diversion (past year)?
Yes	51	77.3
No	15	22.7

Note.

^*Question only asked of dentists endorsed patients had requested refills (n=47).