Dental School SBIRT Curriculum – Foundational Training for Substance Use Disorders-John and Bobbie Scene 4

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A dentist treats Bobby’s upper-right dental pain while discussing his opioid use disorder. The dentist explains that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are first-line for dental pain, not oxycodone, which is not approved for withdrawal or ideal for pain control. Bobby is referred to an addiction treatment center for supervised care with medications like methadone or buprenorphine. The clinic uses a “warm handoff,” directly coordinating with the treatment program while continuing dental care. The dentist writes a non-opioid prescription, schedules a follow-up appointment, and emphasizes collaboration and evidence-based treatment for both pain and withdrawal.

Keywords

dental pain

opioid use disorder

ibuprofen

methadone

buprenorphine