Pharmacology Workbook for Dental Students

The Pharmacology Workbook for Dental Students is a comprehensive educational resource designed to support students in mastering the fundamental principles of pharmacology with a focus on dental medicine. Structured as a series of seminars, the workbook provides a step-by-step guide to understanding drug classification, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical applications. It covers key drug groups relevant to dentistry, including local anesthetics, analgesics, antimicrobials, and cardiovascular medications, offering both theoretical insights and practical applications.

Each of these 30 seminars includes questions and discussion topics, enabling students to test their knowledge and apply pharmacological principles to clinical scenarios. The workbook also features mid-term examinations to help students evaluate their progress throughout their studies.

This structured and practical approach makes the Pharmacology Workbook for Dental Students an essential tool for dental students seeking to develop a strong foundation in pharmacology and apply it effectively in their future practice.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------//-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

General Pharmacology

1. Definition of a Drug. Dosage Forms. The Prescription. Measuring Units in Prescription
2. Semi-Solid and Liquid Dosage Forms
3. Pharmacokinetics of Drugs. Routes of Drug Administration
4. Pharmacodynamics of Drugs

Drugs Affecting the Nervous System

5. Drugs Affecting Cholinergic Transmission
6. Drugs Affecting Adrenergic Transmission
7. Non-Narcotic Analgesics-Antipyretics (Non-Opioid Analgesics). Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
8. Mid-Term Examination – General Pharmacology, Autonomic Nervous System, Non-Opioid Analgesics
9. Pharmacology of Histamine. Local Anesthetics
10. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists. General Anesthetics
11. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs. Anxiolytics
12. Mid-Term Examination – Histaminergic Drugs, Local Anesthetics, Opioid Analgesics, Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
13. Antiepileptic Drugs and Anticonvulsants. Pharmacologic Management of Parkinsonism
14. Antipsychotic Drugs (Neuroleptics). Antidepressants

Drugs Affecting Organ Systems

15. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
16. Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System. Cardioinotropic Drugs
17. Diuretics. Calcium Channel Blockers. Antihypertensive and Antihypotensive Drugs
18. Antidysrhythmic (Antiarrhythmic) Drugs. Lipid-Lowering Drugs
19. Antianginal Drugs. Peripheral Vasoactive Drugs
20. Pharmacology of Blood
21. Mid-Term Examination – Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System and Blood

Antimicrobial and Dental Pharmacology

22. Bactericidal Antimicrobial Drugs: Antibiotics, Fluoroquinolones
23. Bacteriostatic Antimicrobial Drugs: Antibiotics and Synthetic Drugs. Antianaerobic Antimicrobial Drugs
24. Antifungal Drugs. Drugs Used to Treat Tuberculosis. Antiviral Drugs
25. Specific Drugs Used in Dental Medicine. Antiseptics. Vitamins
26. Mid-Term Examination – Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Antiviral Drugs; Specific Dental Drugs

Additional Topics

27. Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
28. Drugs with Endocrine-Metabolic Activity – Part I
29. Drugs with Endocrine-Metabolic Activity – Part II
30. Drug Toxicology: Adverse Drug Reactions and Toxic Drug Effects