For Dentistry: Pharmacology

These are the first-line therapies for acute dental pain.

Focuses on a drug’s efficacy , safety , and potency , specifically looking at how drugs interact with receptors in the body to produce a response. Primary Drug Categories in Dentistry Pharmacology for Dentistry

Agents like Lidocaine and Articaine are used to reversibly block sodium channels, preventing the transmission of pain signals during procedures. Analgesics (Pain Relievers): These are the first-line therapies for acute dental pain

Studies how the body processes a drug, including its absorption , distribution , metabolism , and excretion (ADME). Analgesics (Pain Relievers): Studies how the body processes

Reserved only for severe cases where first-line therapy is insufficient, due to high risks of dependency.

Used to treat infections like periodontitis or dental abscesses. Amoxicillin and Metronidazole are common choices, though clinicians must follow antibiotic stewardship to combat global resistance. Clinical Applications & Safety