The course introduces the student to the general principles of applied pharmacology, including: drug action, interaction, adverse reactions, handling, and prescription writing. Drugs for management of medical diseases and conditions are examined as they affect the clinical practice of dental hygiene. Drugs utilized in dentistry are examined as to how they may alter dental treatment. Stressed is the pharmacology related to medical and dental emergencies.
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The following courses must be taken prior to this
course |
| DHG 158 - Theory and Practice of Dental Hygiene II |
| DHG 161 - Periodontics I |
| DHG 157 - Oral Pathology |
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The following courses must be taken along side
this course |
| DHG 224 - Materials in Dentistry. May be taken prior or during course. |
| DHG 226 - Dental Pain Control. May be taken prior or during course. |
