Private Practice General Dentist/Faculty Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center GPR ADA Canton, Ohio, United States
Disclosure(s):
Thomas M. Paumier, DDS: No financial relationships to disclose
Your prescribing decisions directly impact public health. Antibiotic use carries serious consequences: C. difficile infection and antibiotic-resistant superbugs claim an estimated 64,000 lives annually. Dentists prescribe 10 percent of all antibiotics in healthcare—over 27 million prescriptions yearly—yet more than 80 percent fall outside current guidelines and best practices. This evidence-based course examines the risks of inappropriate antibiotic use and reveals how your prescribing patterns contribute to or combat antibiotic resistance. Master the latest clinical practice guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis and evidence-based prescribing strategies. Learn to implement a robust antibiotic stewardship plan for your office or clinic that reduces unnecessary prescriptions, protects patients from preventable infections and positions your practice as a leader in responsible antimicrobial stewardship. Transform your prescribing practices to enhance patient safety and support global public health.
Learning Objectives:
Understand rhe risks associated with antibiotic use.
Understand the latest clinicsl practice guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis and best practices for antibiotic use in dentistry.
Implement an antibiotic stewardship program in their office or clinic.
