DEH2300 — Pharmacology and Pain Control
This course introduces the student to a broad range of Pharmacological concepts including drug categories, drug action, and adverse drug effects. Dental prescriptions such as the antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals will be studied. Students will learn the common medical conditions affecting dental hygiene care, such as cardiovascular disease, endocrine and neurological disorders as well as their drug management will be examined.
Prerequisites: DES 1044