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Dental Hygiene: Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (Rx)

Resources for the dental professional who specializes in scaling and polishing teeth as well as other preventive dental care.

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This page contains dental drug references, which are compilations of information on prescription and other types of drugs.  They can include generic and brand name drugs, categories and schedules, mechanism of action and therapeutic effects, pharmacokinetics, indications and dosages, precautions/contraindications, interactions, adverse effects, and serious reactions. If you are looking for more basic drug information, see the following guide:

Guides & Handbooks

Databases