Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist

by Barbara S. Requa-Clark

This comprehensive pharmacology text is designed for the dental hygienist. Divided into four sections, it general principles; drugs used in dentistry, including anaesthetics, fluorides and anti-inflammatory; drugs which may alter dental treatment; and special situations such as emergency drug use. The appendix lists the 200 most commonly prescribed drugs. This edition contains a pronunciation guide to commonly used drugs, and includes updated information on benzodiazepene antagonists, the newer antidepressants, nicotine patches and other dental drug interactions.

575 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1994