COURSE FEE:  $165 USD.  Comprehensive 4 hour recorded virtual training including Reference Manual developed by Dr. Thomas M. Paumier, DDS.  * Upon registration, payment is made securely via PayPal, however you do not need a PayPal account, simply follow the prompts for secure "guest" checkout. For assistance contact support@dentalcenow.com or text 888-964-3976 during the hours of 9 - 5 pm Pacific Time. By purchasing this product you acknowledge you will receive Online Access from date of purchase through February 1 , 2025; Midnight Pacific Time.  

SPEAKER:  Thomas M. Paumier, DDS (Full bio below). Dr. Tom Paumier is a member of the ADA - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons expert panels and helped to write the Clinical Practice Guidelines and Appropriate Use Criteria for Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Prosthetic Joint Patients. He is a co-author of the ADA Clinical Practice Guideline for Appropriate Antibiotic Use for Odontogenic Infections, and was the 2019 recipient of the ADA Evidence Based Dentistry Clinical Practice Award. He is a Past President of the Ohio Dental Association.

MODE: Electronically Mediated | Recorded Lecture (November 8, 2024 for On Demand Learning 24/7).     

COURSE SUMMARY: Antibiotics have improved health outcomes since the discovery of penicillin and its widespread use during WW II. However, their overuse and misuse has now threatened their effectiveness and led to superbug infections that are untreatable, as well as an increase in antibiotic associated Clostridium difficile infections.  

This training will provide antibiotic stewardship guidance and cover the risks of inappropriate antibiotic use, including antibiotic resistance. It will also review the latest ADA Clinical Practice Guidelines related to when antibiotics are appropriate for patients with odontogenic infections. Prescribing recommendations as well as when and why antibiotics are indicated or not indicated will be covered.  Sample prescriptions will be provided.  

Additionally, best practices for antibiotic use for extractions, minor oral surgery, implant placement and periodontal therapy will be reviewed. 

The topic of antibiotic prophylaxis related to prosthetic joints, cardiac conditions, bone marrow transplants and many other medical conditions will be covered so you will be confident you are treating these patients appropriately. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

1. Understand the current Clinical Practice Guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis and antibiotic use for odontogenic infections.

2. Understand the risks and benefits of antibiotic use including antibiotic resistance and C. diff infection.

3. Understand and be able to implement antibiotic stewardship practices in your practice.

4. Understand oral bacteremia and the association with distant site infections.

5. Understand how antibiotic prophylaxis affects oral bacteremia and distant site infections.

6. Understand the biology and physiology of prosthetic joint infections and infective endocarditis.

7. Understand best practices for antibiotic use for extractions, implant placement, periodontal root planing and other dental procedures.

REFUND POLICY: Upon purchase registrant agrees there are no refunds, no transfers  Purchase is final for this RECORDED, ON DEMAND CE WEBINAR. *NOTE: Access for this On Demand webinar begins on the date of purchase through February 1, 2025, Midnight Pacific Time.  

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 4 credits

DURATION: 4 hours

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE:  134 Prescription Medication Management

AUDIENCE: Dentists and Dental Hygienists

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:  Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser

INSTRUCTIONS:  Dental CE Academy hosts all webinars using the ClickMeeting platform. Upon registration and payment you are sent a confirmation email from no-reply@clickeeting.com with a link to view the On Demand webinar with access from date of purchase through  February 1, 2025 midnight Pacific Time.

REQUEST ASSISTANCE: support@dentalcenow.com

TRAINING MANUAL:  Distributed via email to all attendees upon egistration.

QUIZ FOR CE CREDIT VERIFICATION: At the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will be redirected to complete a quiz for CE credit. An 80% minimum passing score is required, multiple attempts are permitted. The quiz will expire February 8, 2024. CE Credit Verification is sent to attendee email upon successful completion of a brief quiz from ondemandce@dentalcenow.com

DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: According to Dental CE Academy's  Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy, faculty and speakers for any course are expected to disclose any economic support, personal interests, or potential bias that may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material being presented. Disclosure statements are printed in each course description and announced by moderators or individual speakers at the beginning of each presentation. This policy is intended to alert the audience to any potential bias or conflict so that participants may form their own judgments about the material being presented.

​CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER: This webinar is not sponsored.

​DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLAIMER: The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy or its parent company, Virtual Dontics®. Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based upon the speaker's own clinical experience and should not be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected presentations may include exploratory research or experimental procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may lead to interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of dentistry.    Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes necessary discussion and understanding.