Welcome to the Dental Antibiotic Stewardship Program

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health concern, and dentistry plays a critical role in promoting responsible antibiotic use. The Dental Antibiotic Stewardship Program is dedicated to equipping dental professionals with the knowledge and tools to make informed, evidence-based decisions regarding antibiotic prescribing.

Program Director and renowned expert Dr. Thomas M. Paumier is the only dentist lecturing on these topics that has served on the ADA expert panels that developed the current Clinical Practices Guidelines for appropriate antibiotic use for patients with prosthetic joints and pulpal related infections.

His program emphasizes the importance of antibiotic stewardship in preventing resistance, reducing unnecessary prescriptions, and improving patient safety. Through education, clinical guidelines, and best practices, the program strives to support dentists in adopting responsible prescribing habits that align with the latest scientific research and professional recommendations.

Join us in our mission to enhance patient care, protect public health, and ensure the effectiveness of antibiotics for future generations. Explore our resources, expert-led training, and practical guidelines to become a leader in responsible antibiotic use in dentistry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A patient you’ve prescribed antibiotics

contacts your office and states they have had diarrhea since they started the antibiotic. What should you advise this patient to do? And what should you NOT tell them to do that could lead to a medical emergency and even death? Find out in Module 3 “Antibiotic Stewardship”.

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Does antibiotic prophylaxis prevent distant site infections?

Antibiotic prophylaxis generally does NOT prevent distant site infections but reduces the amount of bacteria in the bloodstream. It may reduce the risk of Infective Endocarditis for high risk patients for certain invasive dental procedures. Learn which procedures and understand where antibiotic prophylaxis is potentially beneficial and where it is not in Modules 1, 2 & 4.

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Can being labeled penicillin allergic lead to worse dental and medical health outcomes?

Yes! 90-99% of penicillin allergic patients are not truly allergic, yet even if not truly allergic you are at higher risk of surgical site infections (including after oral surgical procedures), C. difficile infections and methicillin resistant staph infections (MRSA). Learn how to properly identify those who may not be truly allergic and why referring them for allergy testing could improve their dental and health outcomes by viewing Module 3.

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Is it necessary to delay dental care for a patient who has received a prosthetic joint replacement?

Find out the answer and how to discuss this issue with your patients and orthopedic colleagues by viewing Module 1.

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Will antibiotics help decrease pain for patients with a pulpitis or periapical pathology?

NO! Find out why and how to inform patients that antibiotics will not only not lessen their toothache but may cause them significant harm and even death by viewing Module 4.

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Are you writing your antibiotic prescriptions to “take until gone”?

If so, you may be increasing the patients risk for antibiotic resistance and C. difficile infections as well as putting yourself at risk medico-legally. Learn appropriate antibiotic use and dosing schedules by viewing Module 3 & 4.

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What should you do (and NOT do) when an orthopedic surgeon advises your patient who had a joint replacement they need antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment and the patient prefers to take it?

Learn if there are any situations or time periods where antibiotic prophylaxis is beneficial for these patients and how to protect yourself medico-legally when treating these patients by viewing Module 1.

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Do patients with aortic aneurysm repairs require antibiotic prophylaxis?

Learn how to manage conflicting recommendations from the American Heart Association and the US Society for Vascular Surgery to ensure you are managing these patients appropriately by viewing Module 2.

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Education for Everyone

Various Topics and Subjects to Learn

MODULE 1: Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Patients with Prosthetic Joints
MODULE 2: Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Patients at High Risk of Infective Endocarditis
MODULE 2: Antibiotic Prophylaxis for patients with other Medical Conditions
MODULE 3: Antibiotic Stewardship
Module 4: Appropriate Antibiotic Use in Dentistry


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