Anesthesiologygeographic variationopioid prescribing
Geographic Disparities in Opioid Prescribing Patterns for Toothache Pain in the United States
By MedXY|Apr 27, 2026
A national study reveals significant state-level and urban-rural variations in opioid prescribing following toothache diagnoses, with 15 states exceeding the national average and rural areas showing slightly lower prescription rates.