The Dental Prescriber

The Dental Prescriber
Author: Colin B. Lessell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1983
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

This booklet contains many conditions of the mouth and surrounding area with simple instructions for treatment. It should appeal to both patients and dentists alike.

The Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide

The Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide
Author: Mea A. Weinberg
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2020-04-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 111953934X

The updated and authoritative reference to medications used in dental practice The revised and updated second edition of The Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide offers a practical and quick reference to medications commonly prescribed in dental practice. With contributions from experts on the topic, this comprehensive book takes an accessible question-and-answer format, providing answers to common questions dentists ask about drugs. The most updated information on drugs is presented throughout, including the current antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines and newer osteoporosis drugs. A new section describes how to manage patients on medications, and includes new chapters on the important topics of opioid prescribing and abuse and pain management. Alternative effective medications for opioids are discussed in detail. Putting all the prescription and drug information needed in daily dental practice at your fingertips, The Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide is an essential reference for practicing dental clinicians and dental hygienists. This important book: Offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to essential information about medications used in dental practice Presents detailed information about drugs in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format Provides answers to commonly asked questions about drugs Refers to current, evidence-based pharmacology information, tailored for the dental clinician Features information on opioid prescribing and abuse and pain management Written for both general and specialist dentists and dental hygienists, the revised second edition of The Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide is a must-have reference for the most current information available on medications used in the dental profession.

The Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide

The Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide
Author: Mea A. Weinberg
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2012-11-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0470960442

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!

Medicines Management

Medicines Management
Author: Philip Jevon
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2010-02-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781444319767

Medicines Management provides a concise exploration of the nurse's role in medicines management. It explains what is meant by medicines management, discusses the current professional and legal context, gives insight into the reasons why mistakes are made, and focuses on the principles of safe drug administration.

The ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing

The ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing
Author: Michael O'Neil
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2015-07-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118886011

Dentists have been inundated by patients with an array of complicated medical conditions and pain/sedation management issues. This is in addition to a variety of legal regulations dentists must follow regarding the storage and recordkeeping of controlled substances. Avoid unknowingly putting your practice at risk by becoming victim to a scam or violating a recordkeeping requirement with The ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing. This Practical Guide is ideal for dentists and staff as they navigate: • Detecting and deterring substance use disorders (SUD) and drug diversion in the dental office (drug-seeking patients) • Prescribing complexities • Treating patients with SUD and complex analgesic and sedation (pain/sedation management) needs and the best use of sedation anxiety medication • Interviewing and counselling options for SUD • Federal drug regulations Commonly used illicit, prescription, and over-the-counter drugs, as well as alcohol and tobacco, are also covered. Special features include: • Clinical tools proven to aid in the identification, interviewing, intervention, referral and treatment of SUD • Basic elements of SUD, acute pain/sedation management, and drug diversion • Summary of evidence-based literature that supports what, when and how to prescribe controlled substances to patients with SUD • Discussion of key federal controlled substance regulations that frequently impact dental practitioners • Checklists to help prevent drug diversion in dental practices • Chapter on impaired dental professionals • Case studies that examine safe prescribing and due diligence

Handbook of Dental Therapeutics

Handbook of Dental Therapeutics
Author: Leanne Teoh
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2024-03-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1009076906

Dentists require a comprehensive understanding of drugs used in clinical practice in order to safely prescribe and manage medication use in their patients. Handbook of Dental Therapeutics provides practical coverage of drugs in dentistry, with commentary tailored for students to use throughout their degree and into their professional practice.

Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist E-Book

Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist E-Book
Author: Elena Bablenis Haveles
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2018-12-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032359509X

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! - IMPROVED! Test Bank with cognitive leveling based on Bloom's Taxonomy mapped to the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) blueprint. - Comprehensive coverage with a dental focus provides you with an in-depth understanding of the most commonly used drugs, how they work, and how they affect patients' oral health and dental treatment options. - Multiple opportunities for classroom and board exam prep offers summaries and review questions at the end of each chapter, helping you to assess your knowledge of the material. - Key terms are bolded and in color within each chapter and defined in a handy glossary. - Full-color design engages the reader and includes additional illustrations showing basic principles and internal processes, along with photographs of oral conditions and side effects. - Separate drug index provides easy look-up of specific drugs and types of drugs. - Quick-reference appendixes include resources such as the top 200 drugs, medical acronyms, and information on herbal and dietary supplements. - NEW! Updated drug content throughout, including new side effects and warnings for many commonly seen drugs. - NEW! Elsevier Animation Collection clips on Evolve includes systemic anatomy and physiology.

Clinical Dentistry

Clinical Dentistry
Author: I. G. Chestnutt
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 603
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443102112

A concise pocket guide to clinical dentistry, offering the dental student clear guidance on dental condition, practical procedures and patient management. Instant pocket guide to dental conditions, practical procedures and patient management - ideal for quick reference on the clinic.Boxes in second colour clearly highlight definitions.Exclamation mark icon draws attention to important points and likely pitfalls for the inexperienced.Attractive two-colour page design with two colour line diagrams makes book easy to use. New chapter on law, ethics and quality dental careCovers advances in restorative dentistryRevised guidance on dental emergencies in keeping with updated guidelines from the European Resuscitation Council

Essential Dental Therapeutics

Essential Dental Therapeutics
Author: David Wray
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2017-07-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119057418

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.