Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (November 14, 2024) © 2013

  • Mea A. Weinberg
  • Cheryl M. Westphal Theile
  • James Burke Fine
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For courses in Oral Pharmacology and Dental Hygiene.

Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist offers a comprehensive review of the principles of pharmacology and their application to dental hygiene practice. This practical textbook covers many oral manifestations of drugs of which the dental hygiene student should be aware. Quick drug guides, fun facts, and unique rapid dental hints in each chapter help students understand different pharmacologic principles while reinforcing key information. Case studies extensively review the medical conditions, potential drug interactions, and dental management of drug interactions.

  • 1.      Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology
  • 2.      Fundamentals of Drug Action    
  • 3.      Autonomic Drug
  • 4.      Local Anaesthetics    
  • 5.      Sedation and General Anaesthetics
  • 6.      Drugs for Pain Control
  • 7.      Anti-infective Agents
  • 8.      Antiviral and Antifungal Agents
  • 9.      Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressant Drugs
  • 10.  Fluorides
  • 11.  Cardiovascular Drugs
  • 12.  Gastrointestinal Drugs
  • 13.  Respiratory Drugs
  • 14.  Neurologic Drugs
  • 15.  Psychotropic Drugs
  • 16.  Endocrine and Hormonal Drugs
  • 17. Herbal and Natural Remedies
  • Glossary 
  • Appendices
  •     A. Pregnancy and Breast Feeding
  •     B. Quick Drug Reference
  •     C. Drug Interactions in Dentistry
  • Case Studies
  • Answers and Explanations to Case Studies
  • Answers to Board Review Questions
  • Index

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