Book excerpt: Dentists face many considerations when treating patients and prescribing medication. This ADA quick reference, created by a team of dentists, pharmacists, scientists, and experts in pharmacology, serves as a clinical educational resource to deliver concise and accurate information about prescribed medications used in dentistry. The second edition of the ADA Dental Drug Handbook has been revised to include the latest, most up-to-date information to assist in treating patients. This handbook presents information on commonly encountered drugs in the dental office in an easy-to-follow format, making it a go-to drug reference for dental professionals.Topics include: Drugs used in dentistry, such as analgesics, antifungals, antivirals, anxiolytics, fluorides, local anesthetics and corticosteroids; Detailed, full-color drug monographs with black box warnings, cautions and contraindications, potential adverse reactions, possible drug interactions and more; Sample prescriptions with dosage, frequency and route of admnistration; Smoking cessation, salivary management and oral lesion treatment; OTC products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance;ADA resources on procedures such as general anesthesia, antibiotic prophylaxis and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Useful tables presenting adverse drug reactions, drug-drug interactions and generic brands; Drug management for pediatrics, emergency situations, and special care conditions such as hypertension, pregnancy and substance abuse disorder. Includes e-book with access information printed on the inside front cover.