ACDE Webinar Series
The Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 37 of its member schools, is jointly providing a series of live webinars. This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental professional’s schedule and interests.
Course Description
Antibiotic use is an important part of modern dental practice, and it is imperative to ensure the optimal and justifiable use of antibiotics to achieve therapeutic goals while minimizing adverse effects and the risk of antibiotic resistance. This comprehensive continuing education lecture is designed to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about antibiotic use in various clinical scenarios.
Delivered by two periodontists who are also clinician-scientists, this lecture bridges the gap between evidence-based research and clinical practice. With their expertise in both advanced clinical care and academic research, the presenters will provide an in-depth exploration of when, who, and how to prescribe antibiotics effectively in dental practice. The session will cover key topics, including:
The session will cover key topics, including:
- Understanding Antibiotic Indications: Learn when antibiotics are truly warranted, focusing on periodontal procedures, dental extractions, implant placement, and infection management.
- Patient-Centered Prescribing: Explore patient-specific factors, such as medical history, comorbidities, and risk of infection, to tailor antibiotic use for optimal outcomes.
- Best Practices for Prescribing: Gain practical guidance on selecting the right antibiotics, determining appropriate dosages, and setting treatment durations to maximize efficacy while reducing risks.
- Addressing Antibiotic Resistance: Understand the growing global challenge of antibiotic resistance and how to implement strategies for responsible prescribing in your practice.
Throughout the lecture, the presenters will discuss real-world case studies to illustrate complex scenarios and provide actionable takeaways. The interactive format encourages questions and discussions, ensuring that participants leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate these principles into daily practice. This course is ideal for general dentists, periodontists, oral surgeons, and dental hygienists seeking to enhance their knowledge of antibiotic use in dentistry. By the end of the session, participants will be better equipped to make evidence-based decisions that improve patient care while contributing to global efforts to combat antibiotic resistance. Join us for an engaging and informative session that will empower you to prescribe antibiotics with confidence and responsibility.
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Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Identify Indications for Antibiotic Use: Recognize clinical scenarios where antibiotics are necessary in dentistry, including periodontal procedures, extractions, dental implant placement, and the management of infections.
- Understand Antibiotic Mechanisms and Resistance: Explain the principles of antibiotic action, the risks associated with overuse, and strategies to mitigate antibiotic resistance in dental practice.
- Tailor Antibiotic Prescriptions to Individual Patients: Evaluate patient-specific factors such as medical history, systemic conditions, and allergy profiles to optimize antibiotic therapy for safe and effective outcomes.
- Select Appropriate Antibiotic Regimens: Choose the correct type, dosage, and duration of antibiotic therapy for specific dental procedures and infections based on current evidence-based guidelines.
- Incorporate Antibiotic Stewardship into Practice: Develop strategies to minimize unnecessary antibiotic use while ensuring effective management of dental and periodontal infections.
- Enhance Collaboration Across Dental Teams: Foster communication and collaboration with hygienists, specialists, and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
These objectives are designed to provide participants with a clear framework for effectively integrating responsible antibiotic prescribing into their clinical practice.
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This webinar will be held on Zoom.
Instructions will be sent to you by email closer to the course start date on how to access the Zoom meeting.
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Cancellations made more than 10 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 10 calendar days of the course start date.
Refunds will not be issued for registrants who do not attend, regardless of reason for absence.
Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual.
To cancel your registration, please follow the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically upon cancellation. Please allow 3-5 business days for the transaction to be completed.
Continuing Dental Education (University of Toronto) reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In the event of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued, and registrants will be notified promptly. We are not liable for any associated losses, damages, or expenses, including travel and accommodations.
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After completing this course, a certificate of completion that indicates the number of Continuing Education (CE) points earned will be sent to you within 7-10 days by email.
Presenters
Dr. Anjali Bhagirath is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry. She is a Periodontist and Microbiologist with a strong background in research, clinical practice, and teaching.
A well-published author, Dr. Bhagirath’s research focuses on oral-systemic interactions and host-pathogen dynamics at mucosal interfaces. Her work explores the impact of the oral microbiome on systemic health, contributing to advancements in periodontal and microbiological research. Dr. Bhagirath is actively involved in clinical periodontics and is passionate about translating scientific discoveries into improved patient care.
Dr. Sheikh is a Clinical Scientist, Assistant Professor-Tenure track in Periodontics at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry, an Adjunct Professor at McGill University, and a Status-Only Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. With extensive training as both a dental clinician and a biomaterials scientist, Dr. Sheikh’s expertise spans biomaterials research related to bone grafts and regeneration, surgical periodontics, and implantology. He also practices privately in Halifax, Nova Scotia as a periodontal surgeon.