Transcultural Oral Health Care: 4. Dental Medication for Muslim Patients

From Volume 27, Issue 9, November 2000 | Pages 449-452

Authors

Khalid Anees

BDS, DDPH RCS, MSc

Lecturer, Eastman Dental Institute and Public Health Co-ordinator for the Muslim Council of Britain

Articles by Khalid Anees

Raman Bedi

BDS, MSc, DDS, FDS RCS

Professor and Head, WHO Collaborative Centre for Disability, Culture and Oral Health, National Centre for Transcultural Oral Health, Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, University of London

Articles by Raman Bedi

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to provide a guide for general dental practitioners who may need to prescribe medication to Muslim patients, particularly during the month of Ramadan. An understanding and appreciation of the patient's religious background will aid treatment compliance and allow dentists to provide a culturally sensitive service for their Muslim patients. Drug therapy compliance is important, but it is likely to be poor among Muslim patients during the month of Ramadan, when fasting and religious practices may cause problems. The authors provide guidelines on good clinical practice and prescribing regimens for general dental practitioners treating Muslim patients, particularly during Ramadan.

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