Syllabus
What percentage of the final grade is from tutorials?
20%
How are the tutorial structured?
Case study presentations and quizzes
What are the 2 major divisions of Pharmacology?
Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
How often should you get a dental cleaning?
Every 6 months
Who is the course coordinator for DENT 292?
Dr. S. Bardal
Where can you find the assigned case studies for tutorials?
Posted on Canvas under “Assignments”
Which phase of pharmacokinetics describes how a drug leaves the bloodstream and enters tissues?
Distribution
What are the pictures taken in dentistry called?
X-rays/Radiographs
When is the next tutorial scheduled?
September 25 2025 from 2:30–4:20 PM
Which case studies will be presented at the next tutorial?
Case 1, Case 2 and Case 3
What does a drug’s half-life (t½) mean?
Time for drug level to drop by 50%.
What is the dental name for your front teeth?
Anterior teeth
When is your DENT 292 Term 1 midterm exam?
November 5th 2025
How should students submit their case study write-ups?
By email to their TA by 4:30 PM on the presentation day
What is the term for a inactive drug that becomes active after metabolism?
Prodrug
How often should you change your toothbrush?
Every 3 months
What is the required textbook?
Brody’s Human Pharmacology: Molecular to Clinical, 6th Ed., Wecker (2018)
What are the two criteria you’re graded on under the ‘Follow-up Questions’ section of the Case Study Presentation Rubric?
Presenters ability to answer questions and Audience ability to ask questions
Define Potency and Efficacy
Potency = dose required for effect (EC50)
Efficacy = maximum effect (Emax)
Which dental specialty treats children and those with developmental disabilities?
Pediatric Dentistry/Pediatric Dentist