Pre-medication Guidelines for the Dental Professional

Overview

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This Course is a Live Webinar and will be live-streamed:

9:00 am ET, 8:00 am CT, 7:00 am MT, 6:00 am AZ, 6:00 am PT

Course Objectives:

Compared with previous recommendations, there are currently very few patients who require antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) prior to dental procedures. The purpose of this course is to help dental professionals understand the current guidelines for AP prior to dental procedures. We will examine the growing concern for antibiotic resistance and the role dental professionals have in antibiotic stewardship. This course will also focus on the 2021 AHA Scientific Statement which reaffirms the 2007 recommendations that emphasizes good oral health and regular access to dental care as more important that AP for a dental procedure.

 

Learning Objectives

 

1. Define the etiology of bacteremia and identify the incidence of bacteremia reported for daily activities vs. a dental cleaning.
2. Review the history of antibiotic prophylaxis.
3. Understand the current AHA, ADA and AAOS guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures.
4. Examine the role of dental professionals toward antibiotic stewardship.
5. Recognize that maintenance of good oral health and regular access to dental care 
   

Course Contact: cynthiasw55@gmail.com

Course Categories: Patient Relations, Communications, Management, Medical Emergencies / Emergency Care

Provider Approval: The Pennsylvania academy of Dental Hygiene studies

Educational Type: Live

Educational Method: Lecture

Prerequisites :

none

Sponsor(s) : Waterpik

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None

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