Not necessarily. A medicine may be FDA-approved for one or more indications while a dentist uses it within general prescribing authority for a different evidence-supported indication. “FDA-approved drug” and “FDA-approved dental indication” are not interchangeable. Prescribing still requires an appropriate diagnosis, medical and medication history, contraindication and interaction review, correct dose and duration, antimicrobial stewardship and compliance with local regulations.
Review the pharmacology guide: dentalreach.today/fda-approved-drugs-used-in-dentistry
Which drug classes or interactions create the greatest prescribing uncertainty in your practice?