Part 1 General Principles of PharmacologyChapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology: Role of Dental Hygienist, Regulations and Sources of Information Chapter 2 General Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 3 Principles of Prescription Writing and other Pharmacotherapeutic Considerations Chapter 4 Autonomic Pharmacology Chapter 5 Adverse Drug Effects Part 2 Drugs Used in the Provision of Oral HealthcareChapter 6 Local Anesthetics: Topical and Injectable Chapter 7 Topical Agents: Anticaries, Antigingivitis, and Desensitizing Agents Chapter 8 Nonopioid and Opioid Analgesics Chapter 9 Antibacterial Drugs Chapter 10 Antifungal and Antiviral Drugs Chapter 11 Conscious Sedation and General Anesthesia Chapter 12 Drugs for Medical Emergencies Part 3 Drugs used to control Systemic DisordersChapter 13 Pharmacologic Management of Selected Oral Conditions Chapter 14 Drugs of the Endocrine System and Metabolic Agents Chapter 15 Gastrointestinal System Drugs Chapter 16 Respiratory System Drugs Chapter 17 Cardiovascular System Drugs Chapter 18 Clinical Implications for Central Nervous System Drugs Chapter 19 Anticonvulsant Drugs Part 4 Drugs Used by Special PopulationsChapter 20 Herbal and Dietary Supplements Chapter 21 Wome's Issues: Pregnancy, Lactation, Menopause and Osteoporosis Chapter 22 Cancer Chemotherapy Chapter 23 Substance Abuse Chapter 24 Joint Arthropathies and Gout