Dentists face many considerations when treating patients and prescribing medication. This ADA quick reference, created by a team of dentists, pharmacists, scientists, and experts in pharmacology, serves as a clinical educational resource to deliver concise and accurate information about prescribed medications used in dentistry and covers some common medications that your patients might be taking that have oral health implications. The third edition of the ADA Dental Drug Handbook: A Quick Reference has been revised to include the latest, most up-to-date information to assist in treating patients. This handbook presents information in an easy-to-follow format, making it a go-to drug reference for dental professionals.
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Section 1: Drugs Used in Dentistry
Chapter 1: Analgesics and Acute Pain Management
Chapter 2: Antibiotics
Chapter 3: Antifungals
Chapter 4: Antivirals and Vaccines
Chapter 5: Anxiolytics
Chapter 6: Fluorides (Topical and Systemic)
Chapter 7: Local Anesthetics for Dentistry
Chapter 8: Oral Lesions and Corticosteroids
Chapter 9: Salivary Management
Chapter 10: Smoking Cessation
Chapter 11: Miscellaneous Drugs: Allergy Management, Herbals in Dental Health, Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Chapter 12: OTC Products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance
Section 2: Pediatric Drug Management
Section 3: Emergency Drug Management
Section 4: Special Conditions and Populations
Chapter 1: Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prior to Dental Procedures
Chapter 2: Oral Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Medications and Dental Procedures
Chapter 3: Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Chapter 4: Sedation and General Anesthesia Guidelines
Chapter 5: Hypertension
Chapter 6: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Chapter 7: Aging Patients and Medication Considerations
Chapter 8: Substance Abuse Disorders
Chapter 9: Cancer Therapies and Dental Considerations (new)
Section 5: Useful Tables
Adverse Drug Reactions (Oral)
Drug–Drug Interactions
Generic Brand List
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The American Dental Association is the world’s largest and oldest not-for-profit national dental association, serving the public and representing 159, 000 member dentists worldwide. As the premier source of oral health information, the ADA supports practicing dentists, dental hygienists, assistants, and practice managers, as well as students, with print and digital professional resources and patient education that promote health, safety, and education as well as the management and maintenance of dental practices. We are also strong advocates for public health – fighting oral cancer and combating the opioids crisis – and we’re teaming up with industry partners to help you stay healthy from the dental chair to daily care at home. We will continue working toward our vision – working side by side with our member dentists – to achieve optimal health for all