Author: Elena B. Haveles
This new book brings an in depth view of the general principles of pharmacology and those medications specifically used in dentistry. It also reviews the basic pharmacology of medications that the patient may be taking with emphasis on dental effects/concerns of those medications or illnesses. The first section serves as an
introduction to pharmacology and the role a dental
hygienist plays in
dental pharmacology. The second section reviews medications that are used in dentistry and each chapter focuses on mechanisms of action, pharmacology, dental and medical uses, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and dental concerns. Section three covers patient medications and the possible