Contributors -- Introduction to pharmacology -- I. Definition of terms -- II. Pharmacokinetics -- III. Pharmacodynamics -- The prescription and drug names -- I. Parts of a prescription -- II. Generic substitution -- III. Controlled drugs -- IV. Principles of prescription writing -- V. How to avoid prescription errors -- Drug dosing -- I. Basic principles of drug dosing -- II. Pediatric patient -- a. Penicillin VK oral suspension -- b. How is the dose calculated if the child could swallow tablets -- Penicillin VK tablets.

C. If amoxicillin were to be prescribedAmoxicillin oral suspension -- Amoxicillin chewable tablets -- Amoxicillin capsules -- d. Azithromycin -- Oral suspension -- Azithromycin tablets -- e. Clindamycin -- Clindamycin oral solution -- Clindamycin capsules -- III. Pregnant and nursing patients -- IV. Elderly patient -- V. Renal-impaired patient -- VI. Hepatic-impaired patient -- Formulary sections -- I. Antimicrobials, systemic -- a. General considerations -- b. Antibiotics -- Beta-lactam antibiotics -- Cephalosporins -- Erythromycins -- Lincomycins -- Metronidazole -- Tetracyclines -- Fluoroquinolones.

C. Specific instructions for taking antibioticsII. Antimicrobials, local -- a. Chlorhexidine gluconate -- b. Other mouthrinses and periodontal health products -- III. Controlled-release drug delivery -- IV. Antivirals/antifungal agents -- a. Antiviral agents -- b. Antifungal agents -- V. Prescribing for pain control -- a. General considerations -- b. Aspirin -- c. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- d. Acetaminophen -- e. Narcotic (opioid) analgesics -- f. Management plan for acute dental pain -- VI. Moderate sedation -- a. Benzodiazepines -- b. Other agents -- VII. Glucocorticosteroids.

A. Topical glucocorticosteroidsb. Other nonsteroidal topical agents used in the management of oral lesions -- c. Systemic corticosteroids -- How to manage potential drug interactions -- I. Introduction to drug interactions -- II. Antibiotic-drug interactions in dentistry -- III. Analgesic-drug interactions in dentistry -- IV. Sympathomimetic agents and drug interactions in dentistry -- V. Anti-anxiety drug interactions in dentistry -- Evidence-based theory for drug prescribing -- I. General considerations -- II. Prescribing for inflammatory periodontal diseases and periodontal surgical procedures.

A. Gingivitisb. Chronic periodontitis -- c. Ulcerative periodontal diseases -- d. Refractory and recurrent periodontitis -- e. Aggressive periodontitis -- f. Periodontal therapy -- Periodontal flap surgery: pocket reduction -- Bone/bone substitutes grafting procedures -- Periodontal regenerative surgery: Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) -- III. Prescribing for dental implant surgery -- a. Prescribing for sinus floor elevation surgery -- IV. Prescribing for oral surgery -- V. Prescribing for odontogenic infections -- a. Prescribing for endodontic abscess -- b. Prescribing for periodontal abscess.

Management of the medically compromised dental patient.