Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
A: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
1. Information, Sources, and Regulatory Agencies
2. Drug Action and Handling
3. Adverse Reactions
4. Prescription Writing
B: DRUGS USED IN DENTISTRY
1. Autonomic Drugs
2. Nonopioid Analgesics
3. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
4. Antiinfective Agents
5. Antifungal and Antiviral Agents
6. Local Anesthetics
7. Antianxiety Agents
8. General Anesthetics
9. Vitamins and Minerals
10. Oral Conditions and Their Treatment
C: DRUGS THAT MAY ALTER DENTAL TREATMENT
1. Cardiovascular Drugs
2. Anticonvulsants
3. Psychotherapeutic Agents
4. Autacoids and Antihistamines
5. Adrenocorticosteroids
6. Other Hormones
7. Antineoplastic Drugs
8. Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Drugs
D: SPECIAL SITUATIONS
1. Emergency Drugs
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Differentiate the classification of drugs
2. Identify the uses, actions, and
contraindications of drugs commonly taken by
patients.
3. Recognize systemic and oral manifestations
associated with drug use.
4. Familiarity with emergency drugs and
recognizing and responding to a patient crisis