Effects of Immunosuppressive Medications on Oral Health
By Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH Through immune system research and improved diagnostics over the past few decades, the number of individuals diagnosed with autoimmune-related…
Category: Pharmacology
Monoclonal Antibodies and Their Impact on Oral Healthcare
By Anna Matthews, RDH, MS Comprising a large and fast-growing group of medications with diverse therapeutic targets, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have a wide-ranging variety of…
Addressing Prescription Opioid Misuse
Improving communication between providers, increasing use of alternative pain control mechanisms, and creating evidence-based prescribing guidelines w…
Oral Health Effects of Antiresorptive Medications
Oral health professionals need to be familiar with bisphosphonates and other antiresorptive medications due to their impact on dental health.
The Oral Use of Transmucosal Drug Delivery
Transmucosal drug delivery provides an alternative to traditional enteral, intravenous, or intramuscular routes of medication administration.
The Ethics of Off-Label Drug Use
By Kristen M. Stephens, RDH, MS, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM Although medical advances have made it possible for individuals to live longer, advanced age…
The Role of Oral Health Professionals in the Opioid Epidemic
Clinicians need to understand the signs and symptoms of opioid abuse and engage in efforts to curtail it.
Adverse Effects of Medication Use
As complications of medication use negatively impact oral comfort, function, and quality of life, clinicians should assess patients’ drug regimens t…
Effects of Synthetic Cannabinoid Use
Oral health professionals need to be aware of the systemic and oral health effects of the substances in this class of drugs.