The ADA Dental Drug Handbook: A Quick Reference, Third Edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in dental pharmacology. Designed to assist dental professionals in making informed, safe prescribing decisions, the handbook offers a structured, accessible overview of medications commonly encountered in dental practice.
This edition provides:
- Sample prescriptions that include dosage, frequency, and routes of administration
- In-depth drug monographs featuring FDA black box warnings, cautions, contraindications, adverse reactions, and drug interaction details
- Contextual discussions outlining the rationale behind medication choices
- Revised reference tables for quick comparison of adverse effects, interactions, and available generic alternatives
Special sections address considerations for specific patient populations, including pediatric patients, individuals with hypertension or substance use disorders, those who are pregnant, and patients undergoing cancer treatment. Emergency drug protocols are also covered.
The handbook is organized to support quick decision-making, allowing users to look up medications by therapeutic classification or purpose, identify treatments commonly used for specific conditions, and cross-reference drugs for potential interactions related to particular diagnoses.
This resource aims to enhance clinical confidence and promote patient safety in prescribing practices across dental care settings. To obtain the handbook, visit ADAstore.org.
