title: Initial results of the use of a drug-interaction system.
abstract: Dentists' knowledge about drug interactions, particularly in medically compromised older patients, may not be adequate. An on-line drug interaction system was tested for 4 months in a dental clinic to ascertain its usefulness in training students. Characteristics of high-risk patients are described, as well as opinions of users about the applicability of information presented and its relation to patient care. Approximately 3% of the patients seen were at risk of trauma from drug interactions, half of which were considered likely to occur. Implications of drug interaction data are also discussed in relation to treatment planning.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Logan
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cowen
mesh_terms: D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004360:Drug Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D004497:Education, Dental; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D009862:Online Systems; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted