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DHYG-125 Dental Pharmacology

Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Coordinator signature required to register; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076.

 

 
A study of the properties, indications and therapeudic effects of drugs, with special consideration given to those used in dentistry.

Course Outcomes
1. Recognize pharmaceutical agents used by patients whose systemic or oral conditions, including drug abuse, require special procedures in the dental office. 2. Describe effects of pharmaceutical and therapeutic agents used as adjuncts in dental hygiene procedures. 3. Describe effects of pharmaceutical and therapeutic agents used in dental procedures. 4. Obtain information about current pharmacotherapeutics from authoritative sources.