Wynn, Richard L., Ph.D.

About the Author

Dr. Richard L. Wynn, Ph.D., is a distinguished pharmacologist and educator with over four decades of experience in dental pharmacology and therapeutics. Holding a Ph.D. in pharmacology, he has served as a professor at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he developed innovative curricula on drug interactions and oral medicine for dental professionals. Dr. Wynn's expertise extends to advising national dental associations on medication safety and emergency protocols in dental practice. His seminal work, Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry: Including Oral Medicine for Medically-compromised Patients & Specific Oral Conditions (Lexicomp Dental Reference Library), remains an indispensable resource for clinicians managing complex patient cases involving pharmaceuticals and oral health. Through his writings and lectures, Dr. Wynn continues to bridge the gap between pharmacology and dentistry, enhancing patient care worldwide.