BDS Pharmacology Mastery
Course Description
The BDS Pharmacology course provides dental students with an in-depth understanding of the principles of pharmacology, including drug actions, therapeutic uses, and potential adverse effects. This course emphasizes drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, alongside practical skills in prescription writing, drug preparation, and safe medication administration. Students will learn about various drug classes relevant to dental practice, including antibiotics, analgesics, and anesthetics. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, ensuring that students can apply pharmacological principles effectively in clinical settings and manage patient care safely.
What You’ll Learn From This Course
By the end of this course, students will:
- Grasp the fundamental principles of pharmacology and its relevance to dentistry.
- Understand drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
- Gain practical skills in prescription writing, drug preparation, and dosage calculations.
- Identify and manage adverse drug reactions and drug interactions.
- Learn about the therapeutic uses of drugs specific to dental conditions.
- Familiarize themselves with common drugs used in dental procedures, including anesthetics and antibiotics.
- Develop a deeper understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in relation to dental practice.
Course Outline (Contents and Division)
Total Duration: 3 Months
Total Lectures: 36 (12 lectures per month)
Month 1 (Lectures 1-12)
- Overview of Pharmacology
- Introduction to Pharmacology (Practical)
- Routes of Drug Administration – Part 1
- Weight & Measurement (Practical)
- Routes of Drug Administration – Part 2
- Abbreviations in Pharmacology (Practical)
- Drug Absorption
- Prescription Writing (Practical)
- Bioavailability & Half-Life
- Pharmaceutical Preparation (Practical)
- Drug Distribution
- Biotransformation
Month 2 (Lectures 13-24)
- Drug Excretion
- Pharmacodynamics – Part 1
- Factors Affecting Drug Action
- Prepare & Dispense Carminative Mixture (Practical)
- Pharmacodynamics – Part 2
- CBL: Practical
- Adverse Drug Reactions
- Teratogenic Drugs
- NSAIDs
- Introduction to Antibiotics
- Prescription Writing – Part 2 (Practical)
- Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors
Month 3 (Lectures 25-36)
- Aminoglycosides
- Tetracycline
- CBL (Practical)
- Macrolides
- Sulfonamides
- Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs
- Anti-Fungal Drugs
- Anti-Viral Therapy – Part 1
- Anti-Viral Therapy – Part 2
- Prepare & Dispense Potassium Permanganate (Practical)
- Revision Class
- Certification
Certification
Upon successful completion of the BDS Pharmacology course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion, validating their knowledge and practical skills in pharmacology essential for safe and effective dental practice.
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