Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist

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

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.

524 pages, Paperback

First published September 17, 2007