{"product_id":"clinical-dental-pharmacology-isbn-9781119984931","title":"Clinical Dental Pharmacology","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA convenient and authoritative quick reference for drugs relevant to clinical dentistry \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Dental Pharmacology \u003c\/i\u003edelivers an essential reference for dental practitioners seeking quick, easy access to current and accurate information about drugs used by dentists in clinical practice. The book covers common drugs prescribed by dental practitioners as well as systemic medications which may impact on provision of clinical dental care. A separate section on recognition and management common medical emergencies in dental practice is also included. Readers will find relevant material covering the indications, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, routes of administration, dosage, preparations, side effects, cautions, and contraindications of a host of relevant drugs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text is accompanied by images designed to facilitate a visual understanding of key concepts and is organized by drug class, making information easy to find. It is an indispensable resource designed to avoid potentially serious complications arising from the combination of dental care and drugs. The readers are signposted to professional guidelines from a variety of online sources to facilitate access to evidence-based and reliable information on each topic covered in the book.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Dental Pharmacology \u003c\/i\u003ereaders will also benefit from:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of drugs used in clinical dental practice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussions of a variety of classes of drugs, including analgesics, anti-inflammatories, local anesthetics, antimicrobials, and topical agents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline resources for each chapter to aid in patient education \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Dental Pharmacology \u003c\/i\u003eis written by team of experienced clinical dental academics and is ideal for dental students and as a reference for practicing dental clinicians. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I Medications for Pain Control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Analgesics 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Anti-Neuralgic Medications 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Local Anaesthetics 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II Antimicrobial Medications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Use of Antibiotics in Dentoalveolar Infections 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Use of Antibiotics in Periodontitis 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis in Dentistry 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Antimicrobial Resistance 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Antiviral Medications 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Antifungal Agents 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III Miscellaneous Agents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Oral Hygiene Agents: Toothpastes 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Oral Hygiene Agents: Mouthwashes 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Agents Used in the Management of Oral Ulceration 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Agents Used in the Management of Xerostomia 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection IV Systemic Medications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Oral Side Effects of Systemic Medications 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Dental Management of Patients on Blood Thinners 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of Jaws 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection V Medical Emergencies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Management of Medical Emergencies 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Prescription Writing 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Drug Prescriptions in Elderly Patients 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Drug Prescriptions in Children 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D Drug Prescriptions During Pregnancy 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E Drug Prescriptions to Breastfeeding Mothers 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix F Drug Prescriptions in Patients with Hepatic Disease 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix G Drug Prescriptions in Patients with Renal Disease 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 179\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Editor \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKamran Ali, PhD, MMEd, BDS, FDSRCS, FCPS, FFDRCSI, FDSRCSP, National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow Advance HE \u003c\/b\u003e is Professor and Head Oral Surgery and Associate Dean Academic Affairs at Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. He is also an Honorary Professor at Plymouth University Faculty of Health Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth, UK.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA convenient and authoritative quick reference for drugs relevant to clinical dentistry \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Dental Pharmacology \u003c\/i\u003edelivers an essential reference for dental practitioners seeking quick, easy access to current and accurate information about drugs used by dentists in clinical practice. The book covers common drugs prescribed by dental practitioners as well as systemic medications which may impact on provision of clinical dental care. A separate section on recognition and management common medical emergencies in dental practice is also included. 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