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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
9 July 2021 · Serious side effects can be caused if betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash are swallowed. Providing clear patient directions can help prevent harm
30 November 2021 · Treatment of oral thrush (candidiasis) with miconazole is complicated by concurrent HMG-CoA reductase (statin) use because of potential for drug interactions.