DHY 240 — Dental Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist
Examines characteristics of major drug groups, principles of drug actions, and effects on the body. Mechanisms of action, clinical applications, precautions, contraindications, and interactions of drugs, with implications for dental patient management will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on pharmaceutical and therapeutic agents used in dentistry. Prerequisite: DHY 121 , DHY 123 , and DHY 125 with grades of C or better.
Prerequisites: DHY 121, DHY 123, DHY 125