Description

Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist is the pharmacology textbook written specifically for the hygiene profession. This 9th Edition, by Elena Bablenis Haveles, was published by Mosby on January 24, 2023, with a print length of 368 pages. According to the publisher, it provides an in-depth understanding of the pharmacologic principles needed for safe and effective dental treatment and oral health care, from the drugs used in the dental office to the medications patients report on their health history.

Who needs Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist

• Dental hygiene students taking their pharmacology course.
• Hygiene graduates reviewing pharmacology before licensing examinations.
• Practising hygienists who review medical histories and want to understand how patients’ medications affect care.
• Dental therapists and assistants whose training includes medication review and medical emergencies.

Pharmacology becomes much easier with the right study method. Our article on how to study pharmacology explains how to learn drug classes rather than memorising isolated names.

What the book covers

The text applies pharmacology to the hygienist’s daily work. Typical areas for a book of this kind, consistent with the publisher’s description, include:

• general principles of how drugs act and how the body handles them;
• drugs used in dentistry, such as those for pain, infection and local anesthesia;
• medications patients take for medical conditions and their implications for dental treatment;
• safety considerations, including interactions and adverse effects relevant to the dental setting.

To check the exact chapters of Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist and their level of detail, use the online FlipBook preview on this page before purchasing.

About the 9th Edition

This page offers the 9th Edition of Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, published by Mosby in January 2023 (ISBN-13 9780323798631). Drug information changes as new medications are approved and guidance is revised, which is why programs update their required edition. Make sure the 9th Edition matches your course, and always verify current drug information in an up-to-date reference before applying it to a patient.

How to study pharmacology for dental hygiene

1. Learn by class. For each drug group, note the mechanism, dental indications, main adverse effects and dental implications in one table.
2. Practise with real health histories. Take an anonymised medication list and identify what each drug is for and what it means for the appointment.
3. Review little and often. Short daily self-tests are more effective than long sessions; see our guide to active recall.

For plain-language information on individual medications, MedlinePlus from the U.S. National Library of Medicine is a reliable public resource to use alongside the textbook.

Format, preview and access

Pharmacology tables are easier to read in a fixed layout; learn more in PDF vs EPUB for medical textbooks.

Complete your dental hygiene library

• Wilkins’ Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 14th Edition: the clinical framework in which medication review takes place.
• Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, 8th Edition: oral conditions, some of which relate to medications.
• Case Studies in Dental Hygiene, 3rd Edition: practise applying pharmacology to patient scenarios.
• Nutrition for Dental Health, 3rd Edition: supplements and diet often come up in the same discussion with patients.

Frequently asked questions

Which edition of Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist is this?

The 9th Edition by Elena Bablenis Haveles, published by Mosby in 2023. Check that it matches your course reading list.

Is it only for students?

No. It is designed for hygiene education but also serves practising hygienists as a pharmacology reference.

Are the publisher’s online resources included?

No. You receive the PDF eBook; publisher platforms, access codes and supplementary resources are not included.

How soon can I start studying?

As soon as payment is confirmed. See our FAQ for details.