Pharmaceutical Prescribing For Children By Dental Professionals: A Review

Abstract

Abstract
Dental treatment is particularly difficult for the practitioner because of the different physical
conditions, emotional conditions, and developmental features of the developing child.
Children are not just miniature adults, and it is difficult to "fit" the profile and demands of a
child with the concepts of adult pharmacotherapeutics. The literature on the application of
pharmacologic medicines in paediatric dentistry is sadly very scant. This has mostly been
linked to the worries and challenges related to dealing with kids. Children struggle to locate
or identify their discomfort, and fear might make it impossible for them to communicate at
all. The dentist and the parents are responsible for diagnosing and preventing pain, anxiety,
and infection. The dentist can better treat patients and instruct parents on appropriate
preventive, treatments, and therapy by having a working knowledge of current developments
in pharmaceutical treatment of pain complaints, infection complaints, and anxiety problems.
When administered to children by untrained personnel, pharmacotherapeutic drugs have the
potential to be devastating. To prevent putting patients at undue danger, healthcare
professionals should only provide medications in that they have received adequate training.
Carefully observe the manufacturer's recommended dosage; if unsure, consult the child's
paediatrician is advised. This article reviews about the pharmaceutical prescribing for
children by dental professionals.
Keywords: Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen, Dentist, Prescription