Prescribing Antibiotics as Prophylaxis—Why (Or Why Not), When, What and How
About This Event
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. The ability to apply Criteria and Best Practices in the following Clinical Scenarios:
– Bacteremia associated Antibiotic Prophylaxis:
– Prevention of Infective Endocarditis
– Prevention of Prosthetic Joint Infection
– Miscellaneous Conditions where there are no general guidelines
– Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis (Bacteremia associated):
– Prophylaxis to prevent wound site infection in certain groups of ‘high risk patients’
– Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Stewardship in Dentistry
Learning Objectives
- The ability to apply Criteria and Best Practices in various Clinical Scenarios
- Understand when to prescribe antibiotics for prophylaxis
- Familiarize with updated ADA and AHA Guidelines, and AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria