Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist

Provides up-to-date, accurate information on some of the most important topics for dental hygiene students, including antineoplastic drugs, respiratory and gastrointestinal drugs, hormones, and drugs used to treat common oral entities. The book is organized into four sections that deal with the basic principles of pharmacology, drugs grouped by class, mainteinance drugs, emergency drugs and what effects pregnancy and breast feeding have on dental treatment, drug interactions, and drug abuse. Numerous tables and colorful graphics are included.

Covers the basic principles of pharmacology; maintenance drugs; emergency drugs; the effects of pregnancy and breastfeeding on dental treatment; drug interactions and drug abuse.

Features a readable style and humorous approach to make a difficult subject easy to understand.

Contains detailed illustrations and an abundance of tables that enhance the learning process

Contains a vital chapter on drug interactions, plus provides drug interaction information within other chapters where appropriate.

Provides greater and more consistent coverage of dental considerations in the management of patients taking medications prescribed by their physicians.

Features entirely new review questions at the end of each chapter to challenge students to test their knowledge of material.

Includes a new glossary providing definitions for key terms found throughout text for easy reference information at the students fingertips.

Includes a new 96-page Instructor's Manual, featuring a 300-question testbank with answers and learning activities that incorporate various strategies of learning (e.g., crossword puzzles) to help students understand pharmacology.

Features nine new appendices, so students can stay informed on the latest topics and issues regarding renal failure, liver failure, xerostomia, allergies, natural/herbal remedies, relevant Internet sites and much more.