Susanna Kayserman, DDS, practiced cosmetic and restorative dentistry from 1995 to 2022. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of Osseointegration. She has taught residents at Staten Island University Hospital and is actively involved in her local dental society.
Understanding the oral health implications of substance use and abuse is crucial for dentists to provide comprehensive care and support for affected patients.
Dentists can integrate evidence-based screening tools to detect substance use disorders, fostering communication and offering referrals to addiction treatment specialists
This review presents data from the literature focusing on opioids’ action on the central and peripheral nervous systems and subsequent influence on local anesthetics.