Question

In the dental office, who is legally authorized to prescribe medication?

A)dental assistant
B)dental hygienist
C)dentist
D)Both B And C​

Answer 1

C.) Dentist

Step-by-step explanation:

Dentist may prescribe certain medications to fight oral diseases, prevent or treat infections, or to control pain and relieve anxiety.

Answer 2

The dentist is able to prescribe medications.

Step-by-step explanation:

A dentist is legally allowed to prescribe and/or dispense drugs for the purpose of diagnosing, treating or preventing conditions of the oral-facial complex for patients that they are treating. It's not appropriate for dentist's to self prescribe medications to themselves or family without specification.