ADA/PDR Guide to Dental Therapeutics, 4th Edition

This is the definitive guide to making the best medication decisions for dental practices. Updated, comprehensive, highly relevant, and now produced in partnership with the American Dental Association and PDR[registered], the new ADA[registered])/PDR[registered] Guide to Dental Therapeutics, Fourth Edition" is the most authoritative guide to dental therapeutics currently available and is essential for today's busy dental practice. This book offers: comprehensive coverage of more than 2,500 brand-name and generic drugs relevant to dentistry; many unique, dental-specific sections on clinical diagnosis and treatment; an unparalleled breadth of up-to-the-minute data on key dental therapeutic areas; and, a new design that facilitates faster access and ease of use. There is no better reference available for dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, and dental students. Therapeutic information highly specific to dentistry is highlighted. Prescribing information is shown in tables and the book is intuitively organized for rapid reference. Dental references available in this guide include: drug categories with brief but informative descriptions, written in a style that bridges the gap between drug handbooks and pharmacology texts; a unique section on oral manifestations of systemic agents; listing of all products awarded the ADA Seal of Acceptance; an expanded appendix that includes many important topics; and, U.S. controlled substances, smoking cessation products, general anesthetics, and more.