6 June 2016 · This updated Q&A aims to explain controlled drug legislation relevant to primary care dental practice. Includes prescribing for NHS and private patients, ordering/requisitioning, storage and…
22 June 2016 · This Medicines Q&A evaluates if patients with hydrocephalus shunts require antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures. The Q&A is currently is currently being updated (due…
30 January 2017 · The UKDMAS service provides evidence based advice on the use of drugs in dentistry. The service is provided via the UK Medicines Information network by the…
10 August 2019 · This updated Medicines Q&A addresses the signs and symptoms of local anaesthetic hypersensitivity, differential diagnoses and management of a patient with suspected allergy to local…
28 November 2019 · This updated Medicines Q&A aims to explain the legal status of medicines in the UK and when and how they may be supplied by dentists…
5 December 2019 · This Medicines Q&A gives guidance on dental procedures for which steroid supplementation may be required in patients with primary adrenal insufficiency and gives advice on…
4 February 2020 · Dry mouth is a complaint often presented to dental practitioners. There are a number of products available to manage this condition, however not all are…
23 March 2020 · This Medicines Q&A provides advice on what to consider when providing dental treatment, and information about the main adverse effects of cancer therapies that could…
30 July 2020 · This updated Medicines Q&A explores the clinical significance of potential interactions between dental local anaesthetic preparations and other medicines as listed in the BNF and…