Conscious Intravenous Sedation in Dentistry
Several sedation options are used to minimize pain, anxiety, and discomfort during oral surgery procedures. Minimizing or eliminating pain and anxiety for dental care is the primary goal for conscious…
General Dentistry
Update on Analgesic Medication for Adult and Pediatric Dental Patients
This article is an update on pain management in the dental care setting for adult and pediatric patients. The 3 main categories of analgesic medications are examined: (1) opioids, (2)…
Oral Sedation in the Dental Office
This article highlights the commonly used medications used in dentistry and oral surgery. General dentists and specialists must be knowledgeable about the pharmacology of the drugs currently available along with…
Emergency Drugs for the Dental Office
Any dental office can face a variety of medical emergencies; therefore, the health care professional and the staff should always be prepared to deal with these emergencies in their office….
Clinical Pharmacology for Dentists
Harry Dym, DDS, Editor The scope and practice of dentistry in the United States have evolved significantly from its origins as an independent health profession (alongside medicine) in the mid-1800s….
Oral Health and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Oral health for the older adult patient is vital for function, comfort, and communication and is a critical component of overall health. Oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontal disease,…
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Interprofessional collaborative practice (IPC) is paramount to the future of oral health education. As such, it is critical that today’s health care education continues to expand its curriculum to promote…
Interprofessional Collaboration in Improving Oral Health for Special Populations
People with complex medical, physical, and psychological conditions are among the most underserved groups in receiving dental care and consequently have the most significant oral health disparities of any group….
Policy Development Fosters Collaborative Practice
This article provides an example of interprofessional collaboration for policy development regarding environmental global health vis-à-vis the Minamata Convention on Mercury. It presents an overview of mercury and mercury-related environmental…
