Dental implications of some commonly prescribed medicines

Drug Ther Bull. 2021 Sep;59(9):135-138. doi: 10.1136/dtb.2021.000013. Epub 2021 Aug 10.

Abstract

Several medicines can have an impact on oral health or have implications for dental treatment. It is important that general dental practitioners review the medicines that their patients are taking and consider their potential impact. In this article we highlight some of the medicines or groups of medicines that can affect dental treatment and oral health.

Keywords: drug interactions; therapeutics.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dentists*
  • Humans
  • Professional Role*