Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist

Name: Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist
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ISBN: 9780130492869

ISBN-10: 0130492868

ISBN-13: 9780130492869

Edition: 2008

Authors: James Burke Fine, Cheryl Westphal, Mea A. Weinberg

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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…

Book details

List price: $85.40
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 9/17/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 544
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English




General Principles of Pharmacology



Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology



Prescription Writing



Fundamentals of Drug Action



Drug Interactions in Dentistry



Drugs Used in Dental Practice



Drugs for Pain Control



Antimicrobial Drugs



Antiviral and Antifungal Agents



Local Anesthetics



Sedation and General Anesthetics



Fluorides in Dental Practice



Management of Common Oral Lesions and Conditions



Drugs Used by Dental Patients



Vitamins and Minerals



Autonomic Drugs



Cardiovascular Drugs



Respiratory Drugs



Gastrointestinal Drugs



Neurologic Drugs



Psychotropic Drugs



Endocrine and Hormonal Drugs



Infectious Disease Drugs



Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressant Drugs



Nutraceuticals



Special Topics



Bisphosphonates and Oral Health



Oral Manifestations of Drug Reactions



Smoking Cessation Products



Medical Emergency Drugs in the Dental Office



Controlled Substances



Pregnancy and Breast Feeding



Drugs that Cause Photosensitivity



Quick Drug Reference


Case Studies


Answers and Explanations to Case Studies


Answers to Board Review Questions