SUPERBUGS: ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND THE DENTAL PRACTICE

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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05:00 PM America/Los Angeles

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TITLE: SUPERBUGS - ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND THE DENTAL PRACTICE

This continuing education program is presented by Dental CE Academy nationally approved AGD PACE program provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Provider ID #405345.

COURSE FEE: No charge

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE: 010 Microbiology, Immunology

MODE: Electronically Mediated | Live interactive webinar

SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS (Bio below)

CE SUPPORTER: Perio Protect

AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants

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

INSTRUCTIONS: Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email from no-reply@clickmeeting.com with link to join the webinar. It is recommended to login 15 minutes early. The course handout and CE Credit instructions will be distributed during the presentation.

COURSE SUMMARY: Antibiotics prevent millions of deaths each year and remain the primary treatment for potentially fatal bacterial infections. Yet inappropriate prescription rates and overuse of antibiotics have led to resistance that has created a global health emergency and kills at least 700,000 people a year. If no action is taken, it is predicted to increase to 10 million deaths per year by 2050 - making it deadlier than cancer. - WHO

This continuing education course will review the current emerging threat of “superbugs” and dentistry’s role in contributing to and reducing this threat.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define the term “superbug”
Review current data and and trends
Compare antibiotic resistance to antimicrobial resistance
Describe how antibiotic resistance develops
Recognize overprescribing, misuse of antibiotics, and agricultural use as contributors to antibiotic resistance.
Comprehend the impact of antibiotic resistance on public health
Review indications for antibiotic prophylaxis in the dental practice
Demonstrate Antibiotic Stewardship and illustrate the role of the dental clinician

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: This webinar is supported by Perio Protect. The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy, and a paid employee. She declares no financial affiliation with Perio Protect. She has not received a speaker's honorarium. No corporate entity or otherwise has influenced the content of this presentation. For written documentation contact support@dentalcenow.com.

DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLOSURE: 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. 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 up on the speakers' own clinican 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 new 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 neceary discussion and understanding.

Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS

Dr. Roling, DDS is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy administered by Virtual Dontics® Education LLC. She completed dental school training at the University of California, San Francisco; during the height of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic.
Dr. Roling is a public health dentist, credited as an early pioneer of Teledentistry. Her clinical practice spans pediatrics to geriatrics. Previously an Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF; and Public Health Preceptor, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Dr. Roling also held the position as Chief for the Office of Oral Health, Maricopa County, Department of Public Health where she administered the nation's largest pediatric oral health prevention programs for the third largest U.S. public health department. As a mobile dental provider, she commanded a large teledentistry practice to treat homebound geriatric patients. She is a recipient of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program (POHAP) scholarship and provided dental services pro bono to at risk infants and foster children. She has completed certification through the American Dental Education Association in conjunction with the Academy of Academy Leadership and Institute.

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