COURSE
SUMMARY:
Antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) continues to be one
of the most debated—and misunderstood—aspects of clinical
dentistry. With rapidly evolving guidelines from the ADA, AHA,
AAOS, AAHKS, and other specialty societies, dentists face
increasing pressure to make evidence-based decisions while
balancing patient expectations, medical recommendations, and
medicolegal considerations.
This highly focused crash course distills the
latest science, guidelines, and controversies surrounding
antibiotic prophylaxis for prosthetic joint patients, infective
endocarditis risk groups, immunocompromised populations, and other
medically complex cases. Drawing from the most current
research—including recent large-scale studies and 2024–2025
updates—this course clarifies when AP is appropriate, when it is
not, and why unnecessary prescriptions can expose patients to
significant harms such as C. difficile infection, antimicrobial
resistance, allergic reactions, and drug-related complications.
Designed specifically for practicing dentists,
this course equips clinicians with the knowledge to confidently
evaluate risk, standardize decision-making, communicate effectively
with patients and physicians, and reduce variability within the
dental team. Attendees will leave with a clear, defensible, and
evidence-based framework for AP decision-making that emphasizes
patient safety, good oral health, and professional autonomy.
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LEARNING
OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, the dentist will be able
to:
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Interpret and Apply the Most Current AP
Guidelines
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Evaluate Patient-Specific Risk for Infective
Endocarditis and Prosthetic Joint Infection
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Reduce Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescribing and
Understand Its Consequences
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Develop Defensible, Evidence-Based Clinical
Protocols
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Communicate Effectively with Patients and
Physicians
CREDITS: This
continuing education activity is designated for 2
credits
DURATION: 2 hours
AGD PACE
SUBJECT CODE: 134 Prescription Medication
Management
MODE: Electronically Mediated | On Demand
(Recorded Lecture)
SPEAKER: Thomas M. Paumier, DDS (Bio
below)
COURSE
FEE: $95 USD
AUDIENCE: Dentists
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@clickmeeting.com with a link to
join. Be sure to check your spam/junk/promotions folders.
HANDOUT: Distributed via email to all
attendees upon registration
QUIZ FOR CE
CREDIT VERIFICATION: A quiz is completed online, CE credit
verification is sent to attendee's email.
