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DT Common Medications Used in Dentistry
You will receive 1 unit(s) of continuing education credit upon successful completion of this course. The registration fee is only $35.00

This course discusses medications commonly used in dentistry and their side effects, premedication for dental procedures, and postoperative medications.


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Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to do the following:

  1. Define a drug.
  2. Define common abbreviations for prescriptions.
  3. Identify methods of drug administration.
  4. Identify medications used in dentistry.
  5. Identify other commonly prescribed medications.
  6. Discuss the importance of premedication for dental procedures.
  7. Identify the purpose of postoperative medications.
  8. Identify some oral side effects of medications.

Abstract:
Dentists are expected to prescribe and use medications properly. While dental assistants cannot write prescriptions or administer medications, they should be familiar with the medications used in the dental office and other commonly prescribed medications. Always ask about medications the patient may be taking when gathering information for the health history form. There are two publications that may be used in the dental office: the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) and the ADA/PDR Guide to Dental Therapeutics, Fourth Edition. This course defines drugs as a substance that is used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in the human or animal. The course lists common abbreviations for prescriptions and discusses common medications used within dentistry and those used outside dentistry that must be considered during dental treatment. Also covered are premedication for dental procedures, postoperative medications, and oral side effects of medications.



Outline:
  1. Introduction

  2. A Definition of Drugs

  3. Common Abbreviations (with Latin Terms) for Prescriptions

  4. Medications Used in Dentistry

    1. Analgesics

    2. Antibiotics

    3. Antifungal Medications

    4. Antihistamines

    5. Antiviral Medications

    6. Corticosteroids

    7. Epinephrine

    8. Hemostatic Medications

    9. Local Anesthesia/Topical Anesthetics

    10. Nitrous Oxide

    11. Oxygen

    12. Respiratory Medications

    13.  Antianxiety Agents

  5. Other Common Medications

    1.  Antidepressants

    2. Antitussive (Cough Suppressant)

    3. Cardiovascular Medications

    4. Cholesterol-Lowering Medications

    5. Gastrointestinal Medications

    6. Hormones

    7. Insulin

    8. Oral Hypoglycemics

    9. Osteoporosis medications

  6. Premedication for Dental Procedures

  7. Postoperative Medications

  8. Oral Side Effects of Medications

References:
  1. Thomson Healthcare. Physicians’ desk reference. Montvale, NJ: 2007.
  2. American Dental Association. ADA/PDR guide to dental therapeutics. Fourth ed. Chicago: American Dental Association; 2007.
  3. http://www.drugtopics.com/drugtopics/Pharmacy+Facts+And+Figures/Top-200-brand-name-drugs-by-units-in-2006/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/407649?contextCategoryId=7604




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