Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist
- 10th Edition - January 15, 2027
- Latest edition
- Authors: Elena Bablenis Haveles, Suzanne Burgee
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 0 8 6 1 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 0 8 6 2 - 5
With a focus on the most commonly used drugs in dentistry, Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist provides an in-depth understanding of the pharmacologic principles needed… Read more
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With a focus on the most commonly used drugs in dentistry, Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist provides 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.
• Comprehensive coverage with dental hygiene focus • Practice opportunities for classroom and board exam prep, including in-text chapter review questions and practice quizzes on Evolve • Learning features including clinical case studies (in the text and on Evolve), Dental Hygiene Considerations, summary boxes and tables, and Note boxes • Vocabulary practice, with key terms called out in chapter and defined in glossary • Separate drug index • Quick-reference appendices • Robust educator and student resources online to support teaching and learning • Art program includes illustrations showing basic principles and internal processes, along with photographs of oral conditions and side effects • Consistent presentation of each drug so that information can be easily identified
Dental Hygiene students: • 322 programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) • Approximately 16,410 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year • Approximately 6,850 graduates in 2023 (Data from American Dental Association and CODA)
Part I: General Principles 1. Information, Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing 2. Drug Action and Handling 3. Adverse Reactions Part II: Drugs Used in Dentistry 4. Autonomic Drugs 5. Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic) Analgesics 6. Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics and Antagonists 7. Antiinfective Agents 8. Antifungal and Antiviral Agents 9. Antianxiety Agents 10. Local Anesthetics 11. General Anesthetics Part III: Drugs That May Alter Dental Treatment 12. Drugs for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases 13. Drugs for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders 14. Drugs for the Treatment of Seizure Disorders 15. Drugs for the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders 16. Adrenocorticosteroids 17. Drugs for the Treatment of Respiratory Disorders and Allergic Rhinitis 18. Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus 19. Drugs for the Treatment of Other Endocrine Disorders 20. Antineoplastic Drugs Part IV: Special Situations 21. Emergency Drugs 22. Pregnancy and Breast Feeding 23. Substance Use Disorders 24. Natural/Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements 25. Oral Conditions and Their Treatment 26. Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders Appendix A: Medical Acronyms Appendix B: Medical Terminology Appendix C: What If… Appendix D: Oral Manifestations: Xerostomia and Taste Changes Appendix E: Children’s Dose Calculations Glossary Drug Index Subject Index
- Edition: 10
- Latest edition
- Published: January 15, 2027
- Language: English
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Elena Bablenis Haveles
Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacology, School of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Sciences, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA; Instructor, Pharmacy Technician Program, Stratford University, Virginia Beach, VASB
Suzanne Burgee
Suzanne has an impressive 25-year career in the healthcare industry, where she has gained extensive experience and knowledge in various areas including dental assisting, nonsurgical periodontal therapy, practice management, pharmacology, special needs, emergency medical care, community and public health, health disparity and social justice, course design, and distance education. Suzanne has earned several certifications, including EMT, rescue technician, and firefighter through the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, as well as dental assisting and radiology from the Maryland State Dental Association. She holds a BSDH degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and an MSDH degree from Old Dominion University. Suzanne lectures for health science programs and professional organizations throughout Maryland and is an active member and the Council for Dental Hygiene Practice for the Maryland Dental Hygienists Association.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Program Director, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland