Hannah Welk, DrBicuspid.com contributing writer, and Theresa Pablos, editor in chief

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10 reasons why dentists do -- and don't -- prescribe opioids
From witnessing a family member struggle with substance abuse to performing a procedure on a Friday, dentists have a variety of personal and professional reasons for their opioid prescription habits. A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association highlighted 10 major factors that influence dentists' prescription decisions.
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