ACDE - Prescribing Antibiotics as Prophylaxis- Why (Or Why Not), When, What and How

Dentists often encounter medically complex patients and situations where they need to decide if there is need for antibiotic prophylaxis. This course is intended for the dentist who would like a better understanding of this complex topic to be able to decide when to or when not to prescribe antibiotics for prophylaxis. This course will provide updated information on the ADA and AHA Guidelines, AAOS Updated Appropriate Use Criteria and Best Practices in the various Clinical Scenarios.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will:

• Apply Criteria and Best Practices in Bacteremia Associated Antibiotic Prophylaxis

• Apply Criteria and Best Practices in Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis

• Apply Criteria and Best Practices in Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Stewardship in Dentistry

Educational Method: Zoom Lecture