Dental Medication
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Pharmaceutical Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 November 2025) | Viewed by 1527
Special Issue Editors
Interests: topical anesthesia; oral cavity; oral mucosa; dental anesthesia; drug delivery; mucoadhesive system; dentistry
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Interests: dentistry; anesthesia; local anesthesia; anxiety; pain; drug delivery
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Dear Colleagues,
Background:
Advances in dentistry and pharmacology have been driven by new technologies and interdisciplinary research. Understanding dental medications' efficacy, safety, and mechanisms is essential, alongside developments in formulations, bioavailability, and drug interactions.
Aim and Scope:
This Special Issue seeks innovative studies on dental medications, including formulations, mechanisms of action, clinical applications, and safety. We welcome experimental research, critical reviews, computational modeling, and clinical applications, as well as advancements in drug delivery systems, digital health, and medical devices for dental pharmacology.
History:
Dental medication has evolved from ancient pain relief practices to modern anesthetics, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory agents. Research has progressed from efficacy studies to personalized treatments and advanced formulations.
Cutting-edge Research:
Key topics include novel anesthetics, nanotechnology-based drug delivery, and bioactive biomaterials. Emerging research explores smart drug delivery systems, bioactive hydrogels, microneedles, and digital health technologies, enhancing drug administration in dentistry.
What kind of papers we are soliciting:
We invite original research, systematic reviews, and short communications on dental medications. Studies on innovative methodologies, emerging technologies, and experimental or theoretical approaches are encouraged to advance knowledge in dental pharmacology.
Prof. Dr. Michelle Franz-Montan
Dr. Camila Batista Da Silva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dental medication
- local anesthetics
- controlled drug delivery
- nanotechnology in dentistry
- therapeutic biomaterials
- smart drug delivery systems
- digital health in dental pharmacology
- dental materials
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