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
