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Drugs Used in Dentistry SECTION I. DRUgS USED IN DENTISTRY 1 Injectable and Topical Local Anesthetics 2 Sedation and Agents for the Control of Anxiety 3 Analgesics: Opioids and Nonopioids 4 Hemostatics, Astringents, Gingival Displacement Products, and Antiseptics • Special dental considerations — drug interactions, pertinent laboratory value alterations, drug cross-sensitivities and effects on pregnant and nursing women, children, elderly patients, and other patients with special needs 5 Glucocorticoids 6 Antibiotics • Adverse effects and precautions, arranged by drug class or body system 7 Antifungal and Antiviral Agents • Pharmacology 8 Agents Affecting Salivation 9 Mouthrinses and Dentifrices Section I focuses on drugs prescribed primarily by dentists, so that the practitioner can readily prescribe them with a full understanding of their actions, adverse effects, and interactions. It contains drug information essential to solving patients' dental problems. Dentists will be able to quickly locate dosages and information of clinical significance. In Section I, each chapter is organized by: • Description of the general category of drugs and the accepted indications • Listings of specific drugs by generic and brand name — including adult and child dosages, forms, and strengths • Information for patient/family consultation 10 Fluorides 11 Tooth Hypersensitivity: Symptoms and Treatment 12 Tooth Bleaching Agents 13 Drugs for Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office SECTION II. DRUgS USED IN MEDICINE: TREATMENT AND PHARMACOLOgICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DENTAL PATIENTS RECEIvINg MEDICAL CARE 14 15 Respiratory Drugs 16 Gastrointestinal Drugs 17 Drugs Used in Medicine Cardiovascular Drugs Neurological Drugs 18 Psychoactive Drugs 19 Hematologic Drugs 20 Endocrine/Hormonal and Bone Metabolism Drugs 21 Drugs Used for Connective Tissue Disorders and Oral Mucosal Diseases 22 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 23 Increasingly, dental patients are taking one or more prescription drugs. To assist the dentist, Section II of this resource focuses on drugs prescribed primarily by physicians. It presents drug information in a more abbreviated form, emphasizing each drug's effect on dental diagnosis and treatment planning. The information here will help the dentist interact effectively with the patient's physician about the patient's medications, particularly when a modification of drug therapy is in question. Helpful dosage ranges enable dentists to anticipate potential side effects in patients at the upper end of the dosage range. Drugs for Neoplastic Disorders Drug Issues in Dental Practice Section III focuses on issues related to dental pharmacology that affect the dentist's practice, including evidence-based information on herbs and dietary supplements and information and online resources from the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs that demonstrate their support of advances in dental science. SECTION III. DRUg ISSUES IN DENTAL PRACTICE 24 Oral Manifestations of Systemic Agents 25 The Effects of Herbs and Dietary Supplements on Dental Health 26 ADA Council on Scientific Affairs: Supporting Advances in Dental Science o r D e r o n lI n e: A DAc ATA Lo g .o Rg ADA_Catalog_PRINT_9.5.indb 25 9/5/13 11:32 AM