Antibiotic Stewardship in the Management of Endodontic Infections
Antibiotics are incredibly useful tools in the management of endodontic infections. That said, their overuse and misuse in dentistry and beyond have caused a dramatic increase in the rates of antibiotic resistance. Once manageable infections, in some cases, have been rendered untreatable. This presentation will not only introduce how endodontic infections are diagnosed, but will more importantly examine situations that may benefit from antibiotic therapy and those where antibiotics may not be necessary. Additionally, antibiotic premedication strategies will be reviewed. Employing these evidence-based strategies will preserve the utility of these life saving drugs for years, and patients, to come.
The course will be presented virtually on Thursday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. Register at Eventbrite . Please include your AGD number, if appropriate.
Course Objectives
Define antibiotic stewardship and discuss its necessity
Review the diagnosis of orofacial infections
DIscuss indications and contraindications for antibiotic therapy in the management of endodontic infections
Discuss antibiotic premedication
Upon completion of the course, participants will possess an understanding of evidence-based best practices for antibiotic prescription in the management of endodontic infections.
Following the course, participants will receive access to an online portal containing course content and cited research and literature.
Instructors: Dr. Brooke Blicher, DMD & Dr. Rebekah Lucier Pryles, DMD
Intended Audience: General and specialty dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
Prerequisites: None
Equipment Required: None
Subject Code: 070, Endodontics
Course Length: 1 hour, lecture
CE Hours: 1 CEU
Cost: $30
Refund Policy: Full refund up to 48 hours prior to course.