How Compounding For The Dental Patient Can Affect Outcomes

Unique Ability 

• There are many unique therapeutic challgenges in dentistry that fall beyond the realm of commercially available solutions.  The compounding pharmacist, working together with the dental practitioner, can offer creative alternatives.  As a partner-in-care, we can use our specialized training in pharmaceutics and pharmacology, has the potential to make  significant contributions in the care of dental patients.  

Unrealized Potential

• Many dentists, periodontists, and prosthodontists are unaware of the benefits that specially formulated compounds can offer: analgesia, prophylaxis against or treatment of infection, made-to-order discontinued products, and cosmetic improvement.