Join Dr Geraldine Moses and Dr Annalene Weston, Dentolegal Consultant from Dental Protection as they discuss the use of drugs in dentistry, both those we prescribe and those that patients are already taking when they attend. This episode will cover key interactions that dental practitioners should watch out for, dispel common myths regarding drugs in dentistry and provide helpful resources regarding medications.

2.06 – Categories of medications that cause the most harm when combined with dental treatment
3.58 – Turmeric and other complimentary medications and their impact on bleeding
9.44 – Drugs that increase the risk of osteonecrosis
12.45 – Corticosteroids
18.02 – Drug seeking behaviours
23.00 – Pain management with NSAIDS and paracetamol
30.13 – Drugs of addiction in dentistry
35.21 – Antibiotics and the OCP
40.38 – Antibiotic allergies
44.30 – Allergy testing
50.05 – Prescribing in pregnancy
56.42 – Helpful resources regarding medications
58.12 – Prescribing of high fluoride toothpaste (S3 drug)
62.56 – Prescribing for friends/family outside of the practice of dentistry