Analgesics in Dentistry
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A complete Works Cited list begins on page 32. Mention of commercial products does not indicate endorsement. Faculty Richard L. Wynn, BSPharm, PhD, is the lead author of Lexi-Comp’s Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry, now in its 9th edition, a recognized reference source in dentistry in North America. He is the recognized authority in the use of drugs in dental practice, and his credibility as an information resource to the dental health professional has been well established. Dr. Wynn has been teaching pharmacology to dental students and has been doing research in analgesia and pain control over the last 25 years.
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