An Examination of the Bleeding Complications Associated with Herbal Supplements, Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications
$15 ADHA members/ $30 non-members
Credits: 2
The purpose of this literature review is to examine the mechanisms of action of drugs and herbs that alter bleeding, and to educate dental professionals as to the proper care and management of patients using these medications.
Topic: Bleeding Complications
Targeted Audience: Dental Hygienists
Author(s): Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, Leslie Andrews, RDH, MBA
Eastern Medicine Meets Dentistry: The Use of Herbal Supplements in Dentistry Today
Free
Credits: 3
Herbs and other supplements are becoming much more common in the United States. One in three individuals takes some form of supplementation, whether in the form of vitamins, minerals or tonic. In addition to the supplements many of our patients are knowingly taking, some oral health products contain herbal ingredients that may cause adverse outcomes when taken with other over-the-counter or prescription medications. The dental team must be aware of oral products containing herbs and supplements and recognize potentially dangerous combinations between various herbs or supplements and drugs commonly used in dentistry today.
