DHYG 210 — Pharmacology and Pain Management

This course will discuss the impact of pharmaceutical drugs as related to the clinical practice of dental hygiene. Students will learn the therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and impact of pharmaceutical drugs. Topics will include absorption, distribution, metabolism, interactions, and drug action in the body. Anesthetics and pain management will be reviewed.

Prerequisites: DHYG 150, DHYG 208, DHYG 209, CHEM 103, NUTR 211, SOCI 101, COMM 105