2025 ADS Annual Conference: Making the Connection Between Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship in Dentistry (On-Demand)
Dental infection prevention (IP) has deeper roots and is more well-defined than antibiotic stewardship in the dental setting. Regulatory and public health agencies have provided up-to date IP guidance, recommendations, and standards to assist with policies and programs. Dental antibiotic stewardship (AS) practices however are comparatively newer and less well-defined. Structured AS programs exist for other healthcare settings such as hospitals, critical care, and outpatient settings. However, the dental AS practices are incorporated within the general outpatient core elements. Thus, dental stewardship programs are loosely knit, with minimal guidance and/or state dental board mandates. This session will discuss the relationship between IP and AS and compare shared goals, strategies, and programs in the dental setting.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Compare a brief history of infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship in dentistry.
- Describe the correlation between antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention and how these two topics are related.
- Discuss shared goals and strategies of IP and AS in the dental setting.
Steps to Complete Course:
- Click on On-Demand Recording below and watch the video
- Complete the Assessment (requires a passing score of 70%)
- Complete the Evaluation
- Once you complete the Evaluation, you can find your CE Certificate under MY ACCOUNT > MY CERTIFICATES
Course Details
For Distributors
Distributors may purchase multiple copies of packages to distribute to learners, and follow their progress. Bulk discounts are below.
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Instructors
Marie Fluent, DDS, CDIPC
Dr. Fluent is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Her dental career spans 35 years and includes roles as dentist, both as an associate and practice owner, infection control coordinator, office manager, and dental assistant. Additionally, she has extensive experience and expertise as a dental inflection control clinical instructor, educator, speaker, author, and consultant. Dr. Fluent is passionate and deeply committed to improving dental infection control and patient safety. Through her writing, webinars, and invited lectures, she has educated thousands of dental professionals and students nationally and internationally. Dr. Fluent has written numerous peer-reviewed articles on infection control in the dental setting, OSHA compliance, and responsible antibiotic prescribing. She has also earned the CDIPC certification.