Antibiotics are an important weapon to help dental healthcare personnel and medical team members prevent and manage infections. However, antibiotics are frequently over-prescribed, and the development of drug-resistant infections have become an urgent worldwide public health problem. This educational session will address updates in antibiotic stewardship and provide tools for all stakeholders in oral healthcare settings.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Describe updates in antibiotic stewardship efforts for dental healthcare settings.    
2. Apply new tools to support antibiotic stewardship.    
3. Compare and contrast prescribing patterns for the treatment of odontogenic infections and antibiotic prophylaxis.

Steps to Complete Course:

1. Click on On-Demand Recording below and watch the video
2. Complete the Assessment (requires a passing score of 70%)
3. Complete the Evaluation 
   • Once you complete the Evaluation, you can find your CE Certificate under MY ACCOUNT > MY CERTIFICATES