Navigating Premedication Protocols in Dentistry: A Guide to Antibiotic Stewardship and Best Practices
Navigating Premedication Protocols in Dentistry: A Guide to Antibiotic Stewardship and Best Practices
With Sue Scherer, RDH, M.Ed
Course Description:
Compared with previous recommendations, there are currently very few patients who require antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) prior to dental procedures. The purpose of this course is to help dental professionals understand the current guidelines for AP prior to dental procedures. We will examine the growing concern for antibiotic resistance and the role dental professionals have in antibiotic stewardship. This course will also focus on the 2021 AHA Scientific Statement which reaffirms the 2007 recommendations that emphasizes good oral health and regular access to dental care as more important that AP for a dental procedure.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Define the etiology of bacteremia and identify the incidence of bacteremia reported for daily activities vs. a dental cleaning.
- Examine the role of dental professionals toward antibiotic stewardship.
- Understand the current AHA, ADA and AAOS guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures.
- Recognize that maintenance of good oral health and regular access to dental care is more important than AP for a dental procedure.
About the Presenter:
Sue has been a dental hygienist for over 23 years. She has experience as a chairside clinician, dental hygiene program instructor, CE speaker, author, and professional relations manager. Sue is a member of the ADHA, NJDHA, and AADH. She is Past President of the NJDHA and active with the advocacy task force. Sue is passionate about educating dental professionals to help improve their day-to-day clinical practice. She has been providing CE courses for dental professionals across the U.S. and in Canada since 2021. Her courses provide the current scientific evidence that bring clarity to topics that often cause confusion in patient care. Sue lives in Mahwah, NJ with her husband, two sons and their sweet rescue pup Harley.
Sue can be reached at sueschererrdh@gmail.com or on Instagram @sue_scherer_rdh
Course Details:
Instructor: Sue Scherer, RDH, M.Ed.
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 340
Time Zones:
- PDT = 5:00 PM
- MDT = 6:00 PM
- CDT = 7:00 PM
- EDT = 8:00 PM
- AZ = 5:00 PM
Navigating Premedication Protocols in Dentistry: A Guide to Antibiotic Stewardship and Best Practices
With Sue Scherer, RDH, M.Ed
Course Description:
Compared with previous recommendations, there are currently very few patients who require antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) prior to dental procedures. The purpose of this course is to help dental professionals understand the current guidelines for AP prior to dental procedures. We will examine the growing concern for antibiotic resistance and the role dental professionals have in antibiotic stewardship. This course will also focus on the 2021 AHA Scientific Statement which reaffirms the 2007 recommendations that emphasizes good oral health and regular access to dental care as more important that AP for a dental procedure.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Define the etiology of bacteremia and identify the incidence of bacteremia reported for daily activities vs. a dental cleaning.
- Examine the role of dental professionals toward antibiotic stewardship.
- Understand the current AHA, ADA and AAOS guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures.
- Recognize that maintenance of good oral health and regular access to dental care is more important than AP for a dental procedure.
About the Presenter:
Sue has been a dental hygienist for over 23 years. She has experience as a chairside clinician, dental hygiene program instructor, CE speaker, author, and professional relations manager. Sue is a member of the ADHA, NJDHA, and AADH. She is Past President of the NJDHA and active with the advocacy task force. Sue is passionate about educating dental professionals to help improve their day-to-day clinical practice. She has been providing CE courses for dental professionals across the U.S. and in Canada since 2021. Her courses provide the current scientific evidence that bring clarity to topics that often cause confusion in patient care. Sue lives in Mahwah, NJ with her husband, two sons and their sweet rescue pup Harley.
Sue can be reached at sueschererrdh@gmail.com or on Instagram @sue_scherer_rdh
Course Details:
Instructor: Sue Scherer, RDH, M.Ed.
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 340
Time Zones:
- PDT = 5:00 PM
- MDT = 6:00 PM
- CDT = 7:00 PM
- EDT = 8:00 PM
- AZ = 5:00 PM
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