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Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry (Hardcover, 7th edition)
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Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry (Hardcover, 7th edition)
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Gain a complete understanding of drugs affecting patient care!
Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry, 7th Edition describes
how to evaluate a patient's health and optimize dental treatment by
factoring in the drugs they take. It explores the basic principles
of pharmacology, the ways that drugs affect the body, and the
potential for adverse drug interactions. Developed by Frank Dowd,
Barton Johnson, and Angelo Mariotti, with chapters from a team of
expert contributors, this is the only book written by dental
pharmacologists for the dental market. Whether you're concerned
about the drugs a patient is already taking or the drugs you
prescribe for treatment, this book helps you reduce risk and
provide effective dental care. Concise, comprehensive coverage
helps you provide safe and effective dental care, exploring the
fundamentals of pharmacology and clearly explaining actions of
specific drug groups on systems in the human body in addition to
covering special topics such as pain control, fear and anxiety, and
oral complications of cancer therapy. An emphasis on the dental
applications of pharmacology shows how to evaluate a patient's
health and optimize dental treatment by factoring in any
medications the patient may be taking. Practical appendices provide
easy access to essential information, summarizing topics such as
drug interactions in clinical dentistry, antiseptics and
disinfectants, herbs, controlled substances, protein
biopharmaceuticals, drugs used to treat glaucoma, and
abbreviations. Clinical Rationale for and Significance of
Prescription Writing chapter and two appendices on drug prescribing
cover both the medications that a patient may already be taking and
drugs that a dentist may prescribe for treatment. Nearly 50 expert
contributors represent a diverse, authoritative panel of authors
from many of the major dental schools. NEW! Reorganized content is
more concise, more relevant, and more visual, with a stronger focus
on what you need to know for clinical practice. NEW! Case studies
at the beginning of chapters and case discussions at the end help
you connect pharmacologic concepts and principles with clinical
practice. NEW summary tables and boxes provide quick reference to
vital information, and include all-new tables on drug indications
and mechanisms. NEW! Full-color design and illustrations are added
to this edition, enhancing realism and visual learning. NEW
companion website provides references linked to PubMed. NEW! Bullet
points list key information at the beginning of each chapter,
highlighting need-to-know concepts.
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