NEWARK, N.J., US: Acute and postoperative dental pain are inevitable, and pain management strategies often include the use of opioids; however, many studies have questioned the opioid prescription practices of dental professionals, reporting that the drug is often prescribed too heavily. Among the candidates for a non-opioid analgesic alternative is cannabidiol (CBD), whose use is currently being explored in dentistry, and a recent study has found that the substance shows great promise for pain reduction and could help combat the opioid epidemic in healthcare.