8th Edition
by Elena Bablenis Haveles (Author)
With a focus on the most commonly used drugs in dentistry, Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 8th Edition provides
you with an in-depth understanding of the pharmacologic principles
needed for safe and effective dental treatment and oral health care. It
discusses drug properties and mechanisms of action, dosages, intended
effects, interactions, and adverse reactions - both for the medications a
patient may already be taking and for the drugs prescribed by the
dentist. This new edition has been updated throughout to give you a firm
foundation in pharmacology in order to assess and educate patients so
they can maintain optimal oral health!