Antibiotic resistance is a major public health threat, with “superbug” infections occurring in 2.8 people in the US each year. Antibiotic misuse and overuse are the primary reasons for the development of antibiotic resistance and adverse reactions and the risk/benefit of prescribing antibiotics must always be considered before prescribing any antibiotic.
In this program, guidelines for use of antibiotics for prophylaxis and treatment in dentistry will be reviewed, and challenges to responsible prescribing will be discussed. Attendees will be provided with numerous clinical tips, tools, and resources to promote antibiotic stewardship in their own practice.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this session attendees will be able to:
Describe how antibiotic resistance occurs and some of the most important antibiotic resistance issues.
Understand the impact that unnecessary antibiotic exposure has on patient harm including antibiotic resistance and Clostridiodes difficile infection.
Review guidelines for management of odontogenic infections and guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis.
Describe the steps for stewardship in the dental setting.
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