title: Drug interactions in general dental practice--considerations for the dental practitioner.
abstract: The aim of this article is to explore the diverse and complex nature of pharmacological drug-drug interactions in the general dental practice setting. Using published NHS statistics, this article will highlight medications for common medical conditions that could interact with frequently prescribed drugs by the general dental practitioner.
authors.affiliation: Dental Foundation Trainee, 228-230 Ash Dental Practice, Manchester, Eccles, M30 0PF.
authors.forename: B E S
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Dawoud
authors.affiliation: Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6FH.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.affiliation: Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6FH.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Yates
mesh_terms: D003752:Dental Health Services; D003815:Dentists; D004347:Drug Interactions; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom