Analgesia (mis)usage on a dental emergency service: a patient survey Vrije Universiteit Brussel Universiteit Gent
Objectives: Analgesics are one of the most frequently used medicines. Self-medication and misuse have been described in the literature. The purpose of this study was to document analgesic (mis)use in a population seeking emergency dental treatment. Material and methods: Patients consulting a dental emergency service were randomly asked to complete a questionnaire on analgesic use, knowledge and information on the analgesics and on their pain ...