Drugs used in Dentistry

There are several medications that are used to manage a variety of diseases involving the oral cavity.The medications discussed have pharmacological properties that are used to treat conditions such as pain, anxiety and infections, amongst others.

• Anaesthetics
• Analgesics (Pain killers)
• Antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Antivirals
• Haemostatics
• Astringents and Gingival Displacement Products
• Agents Affecting Salivation
• Mouthwashes and Toothpastes
• Flourides
• Bleaching And Whitening Agents
• Desensitizing Agents
• Medical Emergency Drug Kit