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<p><b>Introduction</b> Biologic therapies have transformed modern medicine by offering targeted treatment for autoimmune disorders, cancers, and genetic diseases. Dental practitioners increasingly encounter patients receiving biologic agents, creating new challenges in oral healthcare and patient management.</p><p><b>Aims</b> To highlight the growing relevance of biologics in dentistry and to emphasise the need for their integration into undergraduate dental pharmacology curricula.</p><p><b>Methods</b> A comprehensive review of current literature and selected case studies was undertaken to examine both medical and dental applications of biologics. Particular focus was placed on mechanisms of action, clinical implications, and the evolving responsibilities of dental professionals.</p><p><b>Results</b> Medical biologics have significant implications for dental care, especially in patients undergoing systemic treatment. Concurrently, biologics developed specifically for dentistry, including regenerative agents and anti-caries vaccines, are advancing prevention and tissue engineering. Despite these developments, most dental curricula give limited attention to biologics, resulting in a notable knowledge gap among new graduates.</p><p><b>Discussion and conclusion</b> The expanding role of biologic therapies necessitates updates to dental pharmacology education. Incorporating biologics into the curriculum is essential to ensure safe patient care, support interdisciplinary collaboration, and prepare the dental workforce for emerging therapeutic innovations.</p>

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The rise of biologics: the need for their inclusion in pharmacology curriculum of dentistry

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    2026年4月10日

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  • Kumara Kaluarachchi,
  • Thanaphum Osathanon,
  • Lakshman Samaranayake

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Introduction Biologic therapies have transformed modern medicine by offering targeted treatment for autoimmune disorders, cancers, and genetic diseases. Dental practitioners increasingly encounter patients receiving biologic agents, creating new challenges in oral healthcare and patient management.

Aims To highlight the growing relevance of biologics in dentistry and to emphasise the need for their integration into undergraduate dental pharmacology curricula.

Methods A comprehensive review of current literature and selected case studies was undertaken to examine both medical and dental applications of biologics. Particular focus was placed on mechanisms of action, clinical implications, and the evolving responsibilities of dental professionals.

Results Medical biologics have significant implications for dental care, especially in patients undergoing systemic treatment. Concurrently, biologics developed specifically for dentistry, including regenerative agents and anti-caries vaccines, are advancing prevention and tissue engineering. Despite these developments, most dental curricula give limited attention to biologics, resulting in a notable knowledge gap among new graduates.

Discussion and conclusion The expanding role of biologic therapies necessitates updates to dental pharmacology education. Incorporating biologics into the curriculum is essential to ensure safe patient care, support interdisciplinary collaboration, and prepare the dental workforce for emerging therapeutic innovations.