Clinical Pharmacology

Harvard HSDM

Building upon the basic principles of pharmacology learned in dental school, the student will understand the nature, administration, effects and potential complications of many drug classes. The emphasis will be on appropriate and accurate use of therapeutic agents commonly used in the practice of dentistry. This course will examine topics including basics of pharmakinetics and dynamics; pain control - intraoperatively and postoperatively; nitrous oxide use; pediatric sedation; parenteral…