The Dental Professionals Role in the Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance and Adverse Antibiotic Reactions

Course overview

This course seeks to improve understanding of the role dental healthcare providers can play in the prevention of antibiotic resistance, provides them with tools to critically assess the usage of antibiotics in their dental practice, and identifies the mechanisms of action of commonly prescribed antibiotics. The course also reviews the current evidence on best practices regarding current guidelines to implement appropriate antibiotic usage for acute pain in the dental practice that minimizes risks associated with antibiotic prescription.