Overview

This session is organized to celebrate Toothache Day by highlighting the vital role of pharmacotherapy in dental practice. A specialist dentist will share clinical insights on the rational use of medications in dental care, including analgesics, antibiotics, anesthetics, and antiseptics. The program emphasizes drugs recommended and drugs to be avoided during dental procedures, management of dental pain, infection control, and oral hygiene. The interaction aims to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration between dentists and pharmacists, enhance medication safety, and improve patient-centered dental care. This program will be especially beneficial for pharmacy students by linking dental practice with pharmacy principles.

Objectives of Event

vUnderstand common dental problems

•        Toothache

•        Gum swelling/bleeding

•        Mouth ulcers

•        Tooth sensitivity

•        Bad breath

vLearn when medicines help and when a dentist is needed

vAvoid misuse of painkillers and antibiotics for dental pain

vPractice proper oral hygiene

vUnderstand the role of pharmacists in guiding safe medicine use

Convener Details

Dr. Piyush Mittal

Co-ordinators:

Dr. Hema Arya

Dr. Dil Prasad Subba

Speaker Details:

  • Dr. Ritika