Dentists and pharmacists: Why getting a letter from a pharmacist can be a good thing

Feb. 1, 2024

Does getting a letter from your pharmacist about a medication you chose for your dental patient make you worry? Don't fret; this can actually be a good thing. Join us in Medical History Mysteries to find out why.

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

Dr. Maragliano-Muniz recently got a letter from her pharmacist suggesting the medication choice she made for a TMJ patient was … less than optimal. How should dentists react to getting such a letter?

In this episode of Medical History Mysteries, Pharmacist Tom Viola and dentist Dr. Maragliano-Muniz discuss.

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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].

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.

Updated February 10, 2022