The association between long-term opioid therapy and composite infection-related dental outcomes

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Anne C. Black · Yale University

Kirsha S. Gordon · Yale University

James Dziura · Yale University

Declan T. Barry · Yale University

Stephen Crystal · Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

E. Jennifer Edelman · Yale University

Gretchen Gibson ·

Abstract

he observed positive association between LTOT and CIDO in this large VA sample may inform patient-provider discussions and decision-making around use of LTOT. High CIDO rates among patients with full VA dental coverage may reflect their unique vulnerability to dental infection associated with service-related dental or disabling conditions. Limitations include risk for ascertainment bias, unclear generalizability to a broader clinical population, and the potential for residual confounding.

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Opioid Use Disorder Treatment HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis

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Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 21, Issue 2, pp. e0341361-e0341361

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0341361

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