Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist: A Comprehensive Guide to Safe and Effective Dental Treatment

As a dental hygienist, it’s essential to have a deep understanding of pharmacologic principles to provide safe and effective dental treatment and oral health care. The 7th Edition of Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, written by dental hygiene educator Elena Haveles, covers the most commonly used drugs in dentistry and provides an in-depth understanding of drug properties and mechanisms of action, dosages, intended effects, interactions, and adverse reactions.

Comprehensive Coverage of Pharmacologic Principles

This trusted text provides comprehensive coverage of the most commonly used drugs in dentistry, including:

• General pharmacologic principles
• Drugs used in dentistry
• Drugs that may alter dental treatment
• Special situations, such as drug-related osteonecrosis of the jaw and recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce the risk of infection

New Topics and Updates in the 7th Edition

This latest edition includes new topics and updates, such as:

• Cholesterol and cardiovascular guidelines
• New information on type 2 diabetes
• Updated coverage of adverse drug reactions, antibiotic prophylaxis, and osteonecrosis of the jaw

Features to Enhance Learning and Clinical Practice

This text includes features to enhance learning and clinical practice, such as:

• Clinical Skills Assessment with review questions at the end of each chapter
• Dental Hygiene Considerations boxes showing how principles of pharmacology apply specifically to dental hygienists
• Note boxes highlighting important concepts, indications, contraindications, memory tools, warnings, and more
• Summary tables and boxes serving as useful review and study tools
• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter setting goals for what you will accomplish
• A bibliography in each chapter listing resource citations for additional research and study of dental-related topics

Additional Resources for Quick Reference

The text includes additional resources for quick reference, such as:

• Appendixes including resources such as the top 200 drugs, medical acronyms, and information on herbal and dietary supplements
• A drug index providing easy look-up of specific drugs and types of drugs

With its comprehensive coverage,Latest updates, and features to enhance learning and clinical practice, Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist is an essential resource for dental hygienists looking to expand their knowledge and skills in pharmacology.