Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics

The Department of Pharmacology at Rahbar College of Dentistry plays a crucial role in equipping dental students with essential knowledge about medications and their effects on oral health.

Sitting from left to right:
Dr Mahnoor Imran, Dr Faiza Khan (HOD)

The Department of Pharmacology at Rahbar College of Dentistry plays a crucial role in equipping dental students with essential knowledge about medications and their effects on oral health. This department focuses on understanding drug mechanisms, therapeutic applications, and potential side effects relevant to dental practice.

Its mission includes providing comprehensive education on pharmacological principles, integrating this knowledge into clinical dental practice, and conducting research to advance drug use in dentistry. Core areas of study encompass the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of dental drugs, pain management, local anesthesia, and drug interactions.

Faculty

Associate Prof. Dr. Faiza Khan

Dr. Faiza Khan, MBBS, FCPS Pharmacology, is an Associate Professor and Head of Pharmacology at Rahbar College of Dentistry, with an extensive educational background that includes FCPS II (2024), FCPS I (2020), and an M.Phil in Pharmacology (2016).

Associate Professor

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