Lexicomp Drug Information Now Integrated with WinOMS CS Software for Dental Professionals, Helping to Enhance Medication Safety

HUDSON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that the dental-specific information provided by Lexicomp is now integrated with WinOMS CS software, a Carestream Dental LLC practice management software system for dental professionals, helping to improve patient care and medication safety.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Carestream Dental LLC to offer dental professionals integrated drug information within their daily workflow”

As drug information evolves and new medicines come to market, it has become increasingly important for dental professionals to stay on top of updates, restrictions, interactions, class warnings and etc., as many medications available today can influence dental treatment. Through integration with WinOMS CS software, dental professionals now have easy access to dental-specific pharmacology information, such as effects on bleeding and local anesthetic/vasoconstrictor precautions, as well as clinical tools, such as drug interaction analysis and medication alerts, via Lexicomp Online for Densitry: WinOMS Edition, directly from a patient’s chart. Through this integration, data entry is more streamlined for the office staff, and the dental professional can build and store a medication profile within the patient’s chart.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Carestream Dental LLC to offer dental professionals integrated drug information within their daily workflow,” stated David Del Toro, Vice President and General Manager, Clinical Drug Information. “This functionality not only provides dental-specific pharmacology information but also creates valuable efficiencies for the entire office staff.”

For more information on Lexicomp for WinOMS, please email inquiries to [e-mail].

About Lexicomp

Lexicomp is a leading provider of drug reference and data solutions for the healthcare industry. Pharmacists, physicians, nurses and dentists worldwide depend on the comprehensive, point-of-care information provided by Lexicomp to help enhance medication safety, improve patient outcomes and increase efficiency. Lexicomp drug information is accessible online, on the latest smartphones and tablets devices, and through integration with health information systems. An extensive library of print titles is also available. To learn more about Lexicomp drug information solutions, call 800.837.5394, 330.650.6506 or visit www.lexi.com.

Lexicomp is part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information, business intelligence and point-of-care solutions for the healthcare industry. Wolters Kluwer Health is part of Wolters Kluwer, a market-leading global information services company with 2011 annual revenues of €3.4 billion ($4.7 billion).

About Carestream Dental LLC

Carestream Dental LLC, the exclusive manufacturer of KODAK Dental Systems, provides industry-leading imaging, software and practice management solutions for dental and oral health professionals. With more than 100 years of industry experience, Carestream Dental products are used by seven out of 10 practitioners globally and deliver more precise diagnoses, improved workflows and superior patient care.