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The University of Montana - Missoula

The College of Health Professions and Biomedical Science

Larry A. Dent, Pharm.D., BCPS

Larry A. Dent

Campus Office

Campus Office: SB 322
Phone: (406) 243-4631
Fax: (406) 243-4353
E-Mail: larry.dent (at) umontana.edu

Practice Site

 

Education & Training

  • Pharm.D., Idaho State University (1993)
  • B.S. Pharmacy, Idaho State University (1977)
  • Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (1994, recertified 2001 and 2008)
  • Lipid Certificate, University of Iowa (1995)
  • Anticoagulation Certificate, University of Montana (1999)
  • Immunization Certificate, University of Montana (2002)

Clinical & Research Interests

  • Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory Care
  • Anticoagulation, tobacco cessation, dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, and immunizations

Teaching & Preceptor Activities

  • PHAR 451: Therapeutics I (Tobacco Cessation)
  • PHAR 471 and 572: Integrated Studies III/VI - Therapeutic Series
  • PHAR 552/554: Therapeutics IV (Hypertension, Dyslipidemia)

Key Publications & Presentations

1. Dent LA, Carter JT. Motivating Tobacco Users to Quit: An Effective Pharmacist-Managed Program [Abstract]. Pharmacotherapy. 2005 (Accepted for publication).

2. ACCP Task Force on Medication Use in Elderly. Pharmacy Practice, Research, Education, and Advocacy for Older Adults. American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Pharmacotherapy. 2005 (Accepted for Publication).

3. Dent LA. Module on Cardiovascular Diseases in the Elderly. Montana Geriatric Education Center. 2004.

4. Dent LA, Scott JG, Lewis EG. A Pharmacist-Managed Tobacco Cessation Program in a Veterans Health Administration Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004;44:700-715.

5. Dent LA. Three Year Results of an On-Going Pharmacist-Managed Tobacco Cessation Program at a VA Ambulatory Care Clinic [Abstract]. Pharmacotherapy 2003:23(10).

6. Dent LA, Stratton T, Cochran GA. Establishing an On-site Pharmacy in a Community Health Center Helps Indigent Patients Access Medications and Improves Care. J Am Pham Assoc. 2002;42:497-507.

7. Dent LA. Therapeutics and Clinical Practice Guidelines. In: Community Pharmacy Resource Kit. Kansas City (MO): American College of Clinical Pharmacy; 2002

8. Dent LA, Brown WC, Murney JD. Citalopram-Induced Priapism. Pharmacothherapy 2002:22(4):538-541.

9. Dent LA, Wagner JA. Epistaxis Associated with Elevation of INR in Patient Switched to Generic Warfarin - A comment, Author's Reply. Pharmacotherapy 2000;20(7):863-865.

10. Wagner JA, Dent LA. Epistaxis Associated with Elevation of INR in Patient Switched to Generic Warfarin. Pharmacotherapy 2000;20:240-3.

11. Dent LA, Orrock MO. Warfarin-Fluoxetine and Diazepam-Fluoxetine Interaction. Pharmacotherapy 1997; 17(1):170-172

12. Update on New Lipid Treatment Guidelines Based on Evidence from Recent Clinical Trails. University of Montana, Department of Pharmacy Practice Seminar. August 5, 2004.

13. JNC 7 Guidelines: What Do The New Guidelines Mean To Practitioners? Cardiovascular Health Summit 2004. Big Sky, MT. April 2, 2004.

14. Dyslipidemia Update: New Tactics and Targets for Tailoring Lipid-Modifying Drug Therapy. Recent Drug Developments, University of Montana Continuing Professional Education Program. February 29, 2004.

15. Successful Selection of Lipid-Lowering Drug Therapy. 2003 Cardiovascular Health Summit. Big Sky, MT. April 4, 2003.

16. Beyond Statins, LDL-Cholesterol Levels, and Lipid Lowering. Recent Advances in Cardiovascular Health. University of Montana Health Sciences 389. March 20, 2003.

17. Lipid-Modifying Drugs. University of Montana Lipid Certificate Program. April 14, 2002.

18. Management of Lipid disorders - Case Studies. University of Montana Lipid Certificate Program. April 14, 2002.

19. Collaborative Practice Management of Dyslipidemias. Montana Pharmacist's Association Fall Meeting. September 29, 2001.

20. Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Oral Agents. University of Montana Diabetic Certificate Program, March 25, 2001.

21. Lipid Reducing Dietary Supplements. Montana Public Health Association Annual Meeting. Great Falls, MT. September 11, 2000

22. Dietary Supplement Management of Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia. University of Montana Continuing Education Conference, April 30, 2000.

23. Know Your Diabetic Medications: A Guide to Self-Care. Setebaid-Diabetes Conference. Polson, MT. May 5, 1999.

24. Hypertension Workshop. Annual Montana State Pharmacy Association Convention. Missoula, MT. May 5, 1999.

25. Warfarin Patient Education and Compliance Issues and Anticoagulation Case Studies. Anticoagulation Certificate Program, University of Montana MetNet Videoconference Seminar, Kalispell, Billings, & Butte, 3/14/99 and Missoula, Great Falls, & Sidney, 4/11/99.

26. Anticoagulation Case Study Workshop. University of Montana Anticoagulation Certificate Program, Kalispell 3/14/99 and Missoula 4/11/99.

Personal Interests

  • Mountain biking
  • skiing
  • fly-fishing
  • golfing
  • running