Antibiotics in Dentistry - Use and Overuse
Tracking # 20-629893
$30.00
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Educator BIOLOGIX SOLUTIONS LLC
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Method Computer-Based Training
What you'll learn
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Review the most common antibiotics used in dentistry.
- Understand the different mode of actions by which these medications work.
- Understand the classification of antibiotics on the basis of range of activity.
- Understand the concept of microbial resistance as it applies to these medications.
- Understand the principles of antibiotic usage and its administration in dentistry.
- Understand pharmacology of commonly used antibiotics.
- Learn the commonly used antibiotics and recommended dosages in dental practice.
- Learn the indicated clinical conditions for antimicrobial therapy in dentistry.
- Understand the responsible use of antibiotics in endodontic treatment.
- Understand the narrow-spectrum and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents encountered in dentistry and common indications for use.
- Learn the therapeutic uses of antibiotics in dentistry
- Understand the recent updates in antibiotic prophylaxis for cardiac, orthopedic and immunocompromised patients. Recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to certain dental procedures.
- Learn the microbiology and antimicrobial regimens in selected odontogenic and non-odontogenic orofacial infections.
- Learn clinical tips for responsible antibiotic prescribing in dentistry
- Understand antibiotic resistance and development of adverse effects.
Course overview
Excessive use of antibiotics is a major factor in the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic overuse and misuse among dentists is substantial. Antibiotic resistance has now been universally identified as a public health priority, and responsible prescribing practice is required to combat resistance. This continuing education course is designed to provide scientifically based guidance to clinicians regarding the use of antibiotics in dentistry.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
3h
Related to the Practice of Dental Hygiene
Dentist
3h
Related to the Practice of Dentistry
Florida Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
3h
General
Dental Temporary Certificate
3h
General
Dentist
3h
General
Health Access Dentist
3h
General
Florida Office of Dental Laboratories
Dental Labs
3h
General
Georgia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
3h
Clinical/Scientific courses in the actual delivery of dental services
Dentist
3h
Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)
Volunteer Dentist
3h
Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)
Kentucky Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
3h
Continuing Dental Education
Dentist
3h
Continuing Dental Education
Louisiana Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
3h
Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental hygiene services to patients)
Dentist
3h
Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
3h
Directly Related to Clinical Issues
Dental Hygienist
3h
Directly Related to Clinical Issues
Dental Therapist
3h
Directly Related to Clinical Issues
Dentist
3h
Directly Related to Clinical Issues
Minnesota Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
3h
Clinical Subjects
Dental Hygienist
3h
Clinical Subjects
Dental Therapist
3h
Clinical Subjects
Dentist
3h
Clinical Subjects
Full Faculty Dentist
3h
Clinical Subjects
Specialty Dentist
3h
Clinical Subjects
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
Dental - General
3h
General
Dental - Specialty
3h
General
Dental Hygienist
3h
General
Dentist - Provisional
3h
General
Hygienist - Provisional
3h
General
Missouri Dental Board
Dental Assistant
3h
Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety
Dental Hygienist
3h
Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety
Dental Specialist
3h
Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety
Dentist
3h
Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety
New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
3h
Clinical Dental Care
Dentist
3h
Clinical Dental Care
Ohio State Dental Board
Dental Hygienist
3h
Clinical Dental Practice Education
Dentist
3h
Clinical Dental Practice Education
Volunteer Certificate
3h
Clinical Dental Practice Education
Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
3h
General CE
Dental Hygienist
3h
General CE
Dentist
3h
General CE
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant
3h
General CE
South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
3h
clinical and technical subjects
Dental Specialist
3h
clinical and technical subjects
Dental Technician
3h
clinical and technical subjects
General Dentist
3h
clinical and technical subjects
Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
3h
Dental Assistant Continuing Education
Dental Hygienist
3h
Dental Hygienist Continuing Education
Dentist
3h
Dentist Continuing Education
Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
3h
General
Dentist
3h
General
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Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Review the most common antibiotics used in dentistry.
- Understand the different modes of action by which these medications work.
- Understand the classification of antibiotics based on a range of activities.
- Understand the concept of microbial resistance as it applies to these medications.
- Understand the principles of antibiotic usage and its administration in dentistry.
- Understand the pharmacology of commonly used antibiotics.
- Learn the commonly used antibiotics and recommended dosages in dental practice.
- Learn the indicated clinical conditions for antimicrobial therapy in dentistry.
- Understand the responsible use of antibiotics in endodontic treatment.
- Understand the narrow-spectrum and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents encountered in dentistry and common indications for use.
- Learn the therapeutic uses of antibiotics in dentistry
- Understand the recent updates in antibiotic prophylaxis for cardiac, orthopedic, and immunocompromised patients. Recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis before certain dental procedures.
- Learn the microbiology and antimicrobial regimens in selected odontogenic and non-odontogenic orofacial infections.
- Learn clinical tips for responsible antibiotic prescribing in dentistry
- Understand antibiotic resistance and the development of adverse effects.
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