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Basic Pharmacology: Part I - Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Principles

COURSE NUMBER: 486

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

Clinicians and patients recognize the major role played by drugs in modern healthcare. Hence, it is important for practitioners to have a solid understanding of pharmacology. Participants in this course will be introduced to general pharmac...

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Overview

Clinicians and patients recognize the major role played by drugs in modern healthcare. Hence, it is important for practitioners to have a solid understanding of pharmacology. Participants in this course will be introduced to general pharmacological principles as they relate to the use of drugs in dental practice. Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic concepts will be reviewed.


Clinicians and patients recognize the major role played by drugs in modern healthcare. Hence, it is important for practitioners to have a solid understanding of pharmacology. Participants in this course will be introduced to general pharmacological principles as they relate to the use of drugs in dental practice. Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic concepts will be reviewed.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists

  • Date Course Online:

    Mar 15, 2016

  • Last Revision Date:

    Dec 31, 2000

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Mar 14, 2019

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


- Understand basic principles of pharmacodynamics related to drug-receptor interactions.


- Apply pharmacodynamic principles to clinical practice as they relate to efficacy, potency, and toxicity of drugs.


- Understand basic principles of pharmacokinetics related to the faith of drugs in the body.


- Apply pharmacokinetic principles to clinical practice as they relate to drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, clearance, and dosing requirements.

Disclaimers

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

- The authors report no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

Submission Information

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886