TITLE: ANTIBIOTICS IN
DENTISTRY: PROPHYLAXIS, STEWARDSHIP & APPROPRIATE CLINICAL
USE
COURSE FEE:
Complimentary
CREDITS: This continuing
education activity is designated for 3.5 credits
DURATION: 3.5 hours
AGD PACE SUBJECT
CODE: 134 Prescription Medication
Management
MODE: Electronically Mediated |
Live Interactive Webinar
SPEAKER: Thomas M.
Paumier, DDS; ADA's Co-Author Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines,
Odontogenic and Therapeutic Uses (Full bio below)
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental
Hygienists
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:
Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google
Chrome Browser
INSTRUCTIONS: Dental CE
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HANDOUTS: Distributed via
email to all attendees 1 hour prior to start, during and after the
webinar.
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, and attendees have 7
days to successfully complete the quiz for CE credit.
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 C. diff infections.
This course 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. The topic of antibiotic prophylaxis, current research and
clinical practice guidelines related to prosthetic joints, cardiac
conditions, transplants and many other medical conditions will be
covered. How to manage these complex patients in daily
practice will be covered so you will be confident you are
practicing to the standard of care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Understand the current Clinical Practice
Guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis and antibiotic use for
odontogenic infections.
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Understand the risks and benefits of antibiotic
use including antibiotic resistance and C. diff infection.
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Understand and be able to implement antibiotic
stewardship best practices in your practice.
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Understand oral bacteremia and the association
with distant site infections.
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Understand how antibiotic prophylaxis affects
oral bacteremia and distant site infections.
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Understand the biology and physiology of
prosthetic joint infections and infective endocarditis.
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
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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.