Pharmacology and Dental Office Emergencies

Catalog description

This course is designed to familiarize students with basic concepts and considerations regarding pharmacology and pharmaceutic preparations used in dentistry and by patients; chemical and physical properties, actions, dose, methods of administration, therapeutic usage, side effects, indications and contraindications will be explored. In addition this course also examines the anticipation and prevention of emergency situations in the dental office. The relationship of health and medical histories will be emphasized as well as recognizing and assisting with emergency care of dental patients.