Package Description

As drug-resistant bacteria are a growing threat to public health, dentists rank among the top prescribers of antibiotics among health care professionals. It has been reported that patients who report a penicillin allergy are at increased risk of developing drug-resistant infections and adverse reactions, including Clostridioides difficile infection. Although 10% of patients report a penicillin allergy, 90% do NOT have a true allergy that precludes the prescribing of penicillin. Therefore, the CDC encourages all healthcare professionals to confirm penicillin allergies, with an emphasis on “de-labeling” patients that do not have true penicillin allergies if appropriate. The dental office offers a unique opportunity to identify patients who may be candidates for penicillin allergy de-labeling. Attendees will learn how to use chairside tools to support this antibiotic stewardship practice in the clinical setting.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Discuss adverse reactions associated with antibiotic use.
2. Describe the process, evidence, and clinical impact of reviewing the drug history and previous reactions with the patient.
3. Identify how to implement chairside tools to support patients reporting penicillin allergies in your dental practice.
4. Discuss when to refer the patient for penicillin allergy skin testing, and practice communication with an interprofessional healthcare team.

Price:

• Members: $15
• Non-members: $30

Continuing Education

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CE Credits: 1.0
Educational Method: Lecture, Recorded, Self-instructional (self-study)
Location: Online
Publication Date: June 2023
Expiration Date: June 30, 2026

Speakers:

Elaine Bailey, PharmD

Dr. Elaine Bailey is the Executive Director of the Michigan Antibiotic Resistance Reduction (MARR) Coalition and has served on the MARR Advisory Council since 2000. She earned her doctorate of pharmacy degree and completed fellowship training in anti-infective pharmacotherapy at Wayne State University. Her professional career has been devoted to improving antibiotic use and included positions in academia, clinical practice, and the pharmaceutical industry. Through her work with the MARR Coalition, her goal is to educate the wider public and healthcare communities to be stewards of antibiotics in an effort to curb the public health crisis of antibiotic resistance.

Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Marie T. 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.

Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships to disclose