CHERRYPICKERFoothill College
D H 306
PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENIST · 2 units
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- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This course is designed to introduce students to the foundational concepts of pharmacology with a specific focus on drugs relevant to dental hygiene practice. The course emphasizes the dental considerations of commonly prescribed medications, including their oral health implications, potential interactions with dental treatments, and the impact on patient care and treatment planning. Topics include local anesthetics, antibiotics, analgesics, cardiovascular drugs, and endocrine drugs. Students will learn to integrate pharmacological knowledge into clinical dental hygiene practice to ensure safe and effective patient care. Intended for students in the Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at Foothill College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
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