Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course is designed to introduce students to the foundational concepts of pharmacology with a specific focus on drugs relevant to dental hygiene practice. The course emphasizes the dental considerations of commonly prescribed medications, including their oral health implications, potential interactions with dental treatments, and the impact on patient care and treatment planning. Topics include local anesthetics, antibiotics, analgesics, cardiovascular drugs, and endocrine drugs. Students will learn to integrate pharmacological knowledge into clinical dental hygiene practice to ensure safe and effective patient care. Intended for students in the Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program. 