Download or read book Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry E Book written by John A. Yagiela and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-03-19 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use your knowledge of pharmacology to enhance oral care! Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry, 6th Edition describes how to evaluate a patient’s health and optimize dental treatment by factoring in the drugs they take. It explores the basic fundamentals of pharmacology, special topics such as pain control, fear and anxiety, and oral complications of cancer therapy, and most importantly, the actions of specific drug groups on the human body. Whether you’re concerned about the drugs a patient is already taking or the drugs you prescribe for treatment, this book helps you reduce risk and provide effective dental care. An emphasis on the dental applications of pharmacology relates drugs to dental considerations in clinical practice. Dental aspects of many drug classes are expanded to include antibiotics, analgesics, and anesthetics. The Alternative Medicine in Dentistry chapter discusses chemicals used as alternative medicines and assesses their potential benefits and risks. The Nonopioid Analgesics chapter groups together non-opioid analgesics, nonsterioidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and antirheumatic and antigout drugs, making these easier to locate and study. Coverage of the endocrine system includes four separate chapters for the most comprehensive coverage. Drug Interactions in Clinical Dentistry appendix lists potential interactions between drugs a patient is taking for nondental conditions and drugs that may be used or prescribed during dental treatment, including effects and recommendations. Glossary of Abbreviations appendix includes the most common abbreviations used for drugs or conditions. New Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics chapter covers the effects of genetic traits of patients on their responses to drugs. A NEW introductory section offers tips for the study of dental pharmacology and relates pharmacology to dental considerations. An updated discussion of drug-drug interactions covers the harmful effects of mixing medications. Coverage of adverse effects and mechanisms of COX-2 inhibitors, antibiotic prophylaxis, and antiplaque agents explains the dental risks relating to common drug treatments.
Download or read book Pharmacology and Dental Therapeutics written by Robin Seymour and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 1999-08-26 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new author team has extensively revised the last edition of this successful text, formerly Textbook of Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Walton, Thompson and Seymour). This book covers both the basic and applied pharmacology required in modern dental courses, emphasising those topics which are particularly relevant to dental practice. Includes new key fact boxes, clinical cases and further reading.
Download or read book Handbook of Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics written by Roy Goulding and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics is a supplement to lectures given in dental schools on the subject of pharmacology in dental practice. The author describes dental therapeutics and pharmacology including the prescription of drugs, legislation of dangerous drugs, posology (dosage), weights and measures, frequency, or administration. He explains the sedatives, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants: he notes that narcotics can depress (not uniformly) all the tissue in the human body. The author also describes the mode of action and the stages induced in general anesthesia; the classification, action, and the therapeutics of analgesics (antipyretics, opiates, synthetic opiates). An interesting subject concerns analeptics or restoratives to resurrect the dying that includes stimulants of the central nervous systems (ephedrine, amphetamine, strychnine). Visits to the dentists should include obtundents and counter-irritants that dull sensation to pain. The author notes that in drilling cavities, the sharper the bur, the less obtundent needed. The author also addresses other drugs (hemostatic, anticoagulants) and those acting on the cardiovascular system or on the blood vessels. This handbook can prove useful for dentists, dental aides, pharmacologists, practitioners of general medicine, as well as students of dental medicine.
Download or read book Essential Dental Therapeutics written by David Wray and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Dental Therapeutics is a practical guide to drugs and their effects on dental care. Covering both medical and dental prescribing, all major categories of prescription drugs, their possible side effects, and potential drug interactions are discussed. The medical section is succinct and easily understandable, providing busy dentists with the information they need about medical conditions and the drugs used to treat them. The dental section offers practical, straightforward information that is relevant to everyday dental prescribing. All clinical contributing authors are medically and dentally trained, and both strands are fully integrated throughout the text. Readers can test their knowledge by using the key topics and learning objectives at the start of each chapter, and by accessing the companion website featuring self-assessment questions. Essential Dental Therapeutics is a practical reference for dental students and practitioners, ensuring they are safe and informed in everyday practice.
Download or read book Textbook of Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics written by J. G. Walton and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1994 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is specially written to satisfy the needs of the modern dental course in relation to basic and applied pharmacology. It will be invaluable to all dental students, both undergraduate and postgraduate. The new edition is completely revised and updated, and includes a number of new topics.
Download or read book Pharmacology for Dentistry written by Tara Shanbhag and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-07-16 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written mainly for Undergraduate Dental Students. Its user-friendly format provides knowledge of pharmacology without extraneous details—as needed by BDS students. The book will also be useful for practicing Dentists and Pharmacy students. Meets the requirement of the syllabus proposed by Dental Council of India (DCI) Includes drugs with dose, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, drug interactions and therapeutic uses Supplemented with the addition of some new topics like Pharmacovigilance and Drug Dosage Forms Contains important medical emergencies in dental practice and oral side effects of drugs in tabular format Large number of diagrams, flowcharts and tables will facilitate quick learning and greater retention of the concepts Thoroughly updated edition that highlights the important aspects of pharmacology for students pursuing undergraduate courses in Dentistry
Download or read book Essentials of Pharmacology For Dentistry written by KD Tripathi and published by Jaypee Brothers,Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry E Book written by Frank J. Dowd and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-09-03 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain a complete understanding of drugs affecting patient care! Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry, 7th Edition describes how to evaluate a patient’s health and optimize dental treatment by factoring in the drugs they take. It explores the basic principles of pharmacology, the ways that drugs affect the body, and the potential for adverse drug interactions. Developed by Frank Dowd, Barton Johnson, and Angelo Mariotti, with chapters from a team of expert contributors, this is the only book written by dental pharmacologists for the dental market. Whether you’re concerned about the drugs a patient is already taking or the drugs you prescribe for treatment, this book helps you reduce risk and provide effective dental care. Concise, comprehensive coverage helps you provide safe and effective dental care, exploring the fundamentals of pharmacology and clearly explaining actions of specific drug groups on systems in the human body in addition to covering special topics such as pain control, fear and anxiety, and oral complications of cancer therapy. An emphasis on the dental applications of pharmacology shows how to evaluate a patient’s health and optimize dental treatment by factoring in any medications the patient may be taking. Practical appendices provide easy access to essential information, summarizing topics such as drug interactions in clinical dentistry, antiseptics and disinfectants, herbs, controlled substances, protein biopharmaceuticals, drugs used to treat glaucoma, and abbreviations. Clinical Rationale for and Significance of Prescription Writing chapter and two appendices on drug prescribing cover both the medications that a patient may already be taking and drugs that a dentist may prescribe for treatment. Nearly 50 expert contributors represent a diverse, authoritative panel of authors from many of the major dental schools. NEW! Reorganized content is more concise, more relevant, and more visual, with a stronger focus on what you need to know for clinical practice. NEW! Case studies at the beginning of chapters and case discussions at the end help you connect pharmacologic concepts and principles with clinical practice. NEW summary tables and boxes provide quick reference to vital information, and include all-new tables on drug indications and mechanisms. NEW! Full-color design and illustrations are added to this edition, enhancing realism and visual learning. NEW companion website provides references linked to PubMed. NEW! Bullet points list key information at the beginning of each chapter, highlighting need-to-know concepts.
Download or read book Accepted Dental Therapeutics written by American Dental Association, Council on Dental The and published by . This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics written by Roger Walker (Ph. D.) and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this popular, well-established textbook addresses the expanding role of the pharmacist in treating patients. It covers treatment of common diseases as well as other medical, therapeutic and patient related issues. Written by both pharmacists and clinicians to reflect a team approach, it offers an in-depth analysis of drug therapy in the treatment of disease, relying on input from the pharmacist as a member of the "team" in hospital and community settings. Information is easy to locate in a logical format organized primarily by systems and disorders.
Download or read book The Dentist s Drug and Prescription Guide written by Mea A. Weinberg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Critical Resource with Information You Won't Find Anywhere Else. Dentists of all specialties prescribe drugs for their patients, from pain medications to sedatives to antibiotics, and know all too well that making an evidenced-based decision on which drug to prescribe is more than just looking up a drug on the computer or PDA and requires more comprehensive consideration than the current drug reference books offer. For example, should an antibiotic be prescribed for implant placement or for sinus augmentation procedures? If so, what antibiotic is recommended (backed up with references), when should it be started, and for how long? Which is the antibiotic of choice for an odontogenic infection and how do you know if that antibiotic is working? Improve Your Decision Making with this Essential Guide. The Dentist’s Drug and Prescription Guide is the only book to offer comprehensive coverage of this topic and has quickly become the go-to reference for dental students, general dentists, periodontists, oral surgeons, dental hygienists. Written for dental professionals seeking quick advice on prescribing medications for their patients, the book offers: An easy-to-read question-and-answer format, the text describes evidenced-based pharmacologic therapy with current and up-to-date references regarding adjunctive pharmacologic treatment of the dental patient Easy-to-follow drug tables that summarize the main pharmacologic features of the different disciplines, including periodontics, implantology, oral surgery, and endodontics, with recommendations for pharmacologic treatment with periodontal and implant surgery as well as treatment of periodontal diseases, dental pain, and infection Detailed strategies to manage and prevent drug interactions in the dental practice Instructions and guidelines for the patient on how to take the drugs (e.g., to avoid GI upset when taking antibiotics acidophilus or yogurt can be taken). Plus, sample prescriptions, coverage of proper documentation in the patient's chart, and more! Order your copy today!
Download or read book Essentials of Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry E Book written by Frank J. Dowd and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-08-30 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasis on dental applications of pharmacology helps students connect pharmacologic concepts, principles, and medications with clinical practice. eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing students to access all of the text, figures, and references, plus self-test questions, animations, and video discussions, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Concise, key content focuses on the material students need to know to prepare for the INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination). 200 full-color illustrations depict important content and make understanding easier. Animations and video discussions accompany each chapter, and may be accessed through the eBook included with print purchase. INBDE-style, self-test questions help students assess their knowledge of the material.
Download or read book Pharmacology and Dental Therapeutics written by Hermann Prinz and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry written by David A. Mitchell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 813 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential pocket guide covers clinical dentistry in a concise format. All the fundamentals of clinical practice are included in a readily accessible style. Now completely revised with a wealth of new information and full colour throughout.
Download or read book Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry written by John A. Yagiela and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2004 with total page 970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry, 5th edition emphasizes the clinical application of drugs used in dental treatment. This comprehensive text covers the basic principles of drugs and their actions on the body. It provides a solid understanding of pharmacology content and helps readers thoroughly evaluate a patient's current medical status and best optimize dental treatment in relation to overall health."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Dental Summary written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Treatment Planning in Dentistry E Book written by Stephen J. Stefanac and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-08-29 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides essential knowledge for creating treatment plans for adult dental patients. Treatment planning strategies are presented to help with balancing the ideal with the practical, with emphasis placed on the central role of the patient — whose needs should drive the treatment planning process. The focus is on planning of treatment, not on the comprehensive details of every treatment modality in dentistry. CD-ROM bound into book presents five cases of varying difficulty with interactive exercises that allow users to plan treatment. What's the Evidence? boxes link clinical decision-making and treatment planning strategies to current research. In Clinical Practice boxes highlight specific clinical situations faced by the general dentist. Review Questions and Suggested Projects, located at the end of each chapter, summarize and reinforce important concepts presented in the book. Key Terms and Glossary highlights the terms that are most important to the reader. Suggested Readings lists included at the end of most chapters provide supplemental resources. Chapter on Treatment Planning for Smokers and Patients with Oral Cancer addresses the dentist's role in managing patients with oral cancer, recognizing oral cancer and differential diagnosis of oral lesions, planning treatment for patients undergoing cancer therapy, and smoking cessation strategies. Chapter on Treatment Planning for the Special Care/Special Needs Patient examines the role of the general dentist in the management of patients with a variety of conditions including physical handicaps, mental handicaps, head trauma, hemophilia, and patients' needs before, during, or after major surgery. Chapter on Treatment Planning for the Alcohol and Substance Abuser discusses the challenges of treating this patient population, as well as how to recognize the problem, delivery of care, scope of treatment, and behavioral/compliance issues. Expanded content on Ethical and Legal Issues in Treatment Planning reflects new accreditation guidelines. Dental Team Focus boxes highlight the relevance of chapter content to the dental team. Ethics Topics boxes emphasize the ethical topics found within each chapter. International Tooth Numbering is listed alongside the U.S. tooth numbers in examples and illustrations.
