Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist

by Weinberg, Mea A.; Westphal, Cheryl; Fine, James Burke

• ISBN13: 9780130492869
• ISBN10: 0130492868
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-17
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

A comprehensive oral pharmacology book that reviews the principles of pharmacology and their application to dental hygiene practice. Extremely practical, this book discusses many oral manifestations of drugs that the dental hygiene student should be aware of. Quick drug guides in the beginning of each chapter, fun facts, and unique rapid dental hints within each chapter help the reader understand different pharmacologic principles while reinforcing key information. Case studies extensively review the medical conditions, potential drug interactions and dental management of these interactions. Readers will easily be able to apply information learned from the book to everyday dental hygiene practice.An excellent reference guide for Dental Hygienists

Table of Contents

General Principles of Pharmacology	p. 1
Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology	p. 1
Prescription Writing	p. 19
Fundamentals of Drug Action	p. 31
Drug Interactions in Dentistry	p. 56
Drugs Used in Dental Practice	p. 68
Drugs for Pain Control	p. 68
Antimicrobial Drugs	p. 100
Antiviral and Antifungal Agents	p. 137
Local Anesthetics	p. 153
Sedation and General Anesthetics	p. 167
Fluorides in Dental Practice	p. 183
Management of Common Oral Lesions and Conditions	p. 193
Drugs Used by Dental Patients	p. 198
Vitamins and Minerals	p. 198
Autonomic Drugs	p. 212
Cardiovascular Drugs	p. 237
Respiratory Drugs	p. 272
Gastrointestinal Drugs	p. 295
Neurologic Drugs	p. 313
Psychotropic Drugs	p. 337
Endocrine and Hormonal Drugs	p. 371
Infectious Disease Drugs	p. 405
Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressant Drugs	p. 420
Nutraceuticals	p. 430
Special Topics	p. 436
Bisphosphonates and Oral Health	p. 436
Oral Manifestations of Drug Reactions	p. 441
Smoking Cessation Products	p. 444
Medical Emergency Drugs in the Dental Office	p. 448
Controlled Substances	p. 463
Pregnancy and Breast Feeding	p. 464
Drugs that Cause Photosensitivity	p. 467
Quick Drug Reference	p. 468
Case Studies	p. 490
Answers and Explanations to Case Studies	p. 491
Answers to Board Review Questions	p. 495
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