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Table of Contents
1 Cover
3 Preface
4 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 Definition of Terms 1.2 Pharmacokinetics 1.3 Pharmacodynamics References
5 2 The Prescription and Drug Names 2.1 Parts of a Prescription 2.2 Generic Substitution 2.3 Controlled Drugs 2.4 Principles of Prescription Writing 2.5 How to Avoid Prescription Errors References Additional Resources
6 3 Basic Prescribing and Drug Dosing for the Dental Patient 3.1 Basic Principles of Drug Dosing 3.2 Pediatric Patients 3.3 Pregnant and Nursing Patients 3.4 Elderly Patients 3.5 Patients with Renal Impairment 3.6 Patients with Hepatic Impairment 3.7 Patients with History of Bariatric Surgery References Additional Resources
7 4 Dental Formularies 4.1 Antimicrobials, Systemic 4.2 Antimicrobials, Local 4.3 Controlled‐Release Drug Delivery 4.4 Antivirals/Antifungal Agents 4.5 Prescribing for Acute Dental Pain 4.6 Prevention and Management of Opioid Prescription Drug Misuse 4.7 Oral Sedation 4.8 Glucocorticosteroids References Additional Resources
8 5 How to Manage Potential Drug Interactions in Dentistry 5.1 Introduction to Drug Interactions 5.2 Antibiotic–Drug Interactions in Dentistry 5.3 Analgesic–Drug Interactions in Dentistry 5.4 Sympathomimetic Agents and Drug Interactions in Dentistry 5.5 Antianxiety Drug Interactions in Dentistry References
9 6 Evidence‐Based Theory for Drug Prescribing in Dentistry 6.1 General Considerations 6.2 Prescribing for Inflammatory Periodontal Diseases and Periodontal Surgical Procedures 6.3 Prescribing for Dental Implant Surgery 6.4 Prescribing for Oral Surgery 6.5 Prescribing for Odontogenic Infections References
10 7 Management of Medications Taken by Medically Complex Dental Patients 7.1 American Heart Association Guidelines for Antibiotic Prophylaxis 7.2 Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Total Joint Replacement 7.3 Cardiovascular Diseases (Marc A. Singer, MD) 7.4 Pregnant and Nursing Patient 7.5 Corticosteroids and Thyroid Medication 7.6 Asthma Medications 7.7 Diabetes Medication 7.8 Psychiatric and Neurological Medications 7.9 Organ Transplantation (Antirejection) Medications 7.10 Recreational and Illicit Drugs 7.11 Antiresorptive Agents 7.12 HIV/AIDS Research and Medications (Cheryl Barber, MPH, MSOD) Acknowledgments References
11 8 Herbal, Dietary, and Natural Remedies 8.1 Herbal–Drug Interactions 8.2 Implications in Dentistry References
12 Appendix 1: Smoking Cessation TherapySmoking Cessation Therapy Reference
