The Dental Professional’s Role in the Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance and Adverse Antibiotic Reactions
COURSE NUMBER: 614
Maria L. Geisinger, DDS, MS
Credit Hours:
2 Hour(s)
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This course will review the evidence regarding antibiotic usage in the dental setting, discuss the mechanisms of action of antibiotics commonly used in the dental setting, and establish the rationale for the ADA guidelines and best practice...
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Overview
This course will review the evidence regarding antibiotic usage in the dental setting, discuss the mechanisms of action of antibiotics commonly used in the dental setting, and establish the rationale for the ADA guidelines and best practices for their implementation in dental practices.
Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students
Date Course Online:
Apr 16, 2020
Last Revision Date:
Apr 13, 2023
Course Expiration Date:
Apr 12, 2026
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
10, 70, 340
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Understand the current evidence-based consensus recommendations about prescribing patterns for urgent pulpal and periapical-related dental pain and intraoral swelling.
- Assess the comparative effectiveness of different antibiotic drugs and prescribing directions in common clinical scenarios of acute dental pain and intraoral swelling.
- Review current dental and medical antibiotic prescribing patterns in the U.S. and worldwide.
- Assess emerging patterns of multi-drug resistance in bacteria and their effect on the healthcare system as a whole.
- Evaluate patients’ risk factors and treatment needs based upon individualized patient needs and presentations.
- Enable dental professionals to best counsel their patients on appropriate antibiotic use and the rationale for their prescribing recommendations.
- Participate actively in an interdisciplinary team of health care providers in educating patients and colleagues about changes to prescribing patterns that may decrease exposure and reduce societal risk for multi-drug resistant bacteria.
Disclaimers
- P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
- Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.
Note: Registration is required to take test.
Author(s)
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
- The author reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course.
Maria L. Geisinger
DDS, MS
Submission Information
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Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
AADH Approved Program Provider
Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.
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