Medical History Mysteries: Meds and your transgender patients

Feb. 23, 2022
Drs. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz and Tom Viola talk about the types of medications trans patients may be taking and their associated dental implications that could affect treatment.

We’re seeing more trans patients in our dental practices, and we need to be prepared to treat this patient group safely and well.

Many patients are taking hormones and other medications related to transitioning that could affect their dental treatment. What do we need to know about these medications so we can choose the best treatment options for our patients?

Join us on Medical History Mysteries as we discuss what to ask on the patient medical history, what we should be aware of when treating patients with various gender identities, and how medications they may be taking could affect dental treatment.

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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.

About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director of Through the Loupes. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].

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About the Author

Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

With more than 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, has earned the reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for dental teams. He is the founder of Pharmacology Declassified and is a member of the faculty of more than 10 dental professional degree programs. Viola has contributed to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks, and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs.