Opioid prescribing patterns of oral and maxillofacial surgery residents.

Objective: The aim of this study was to report on the opioid prescribing patterns of oral and maxillofacial surgery residents for routine office-based procedures.

Study Design: A survey was sent to current resident members of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). The survey asked questions related to the quantity and duration of opioids prescribed and if such factors as type of procedure, education, and prior opioid abuse by patients influenced prescription behavior.