#214 Antibiotic Stewardship: A Team-Based Prescription for Success

09/09/2025 44 min
#214  Antibiotic Stewardship: A Team-Based Prescription for Success

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This episode is a must listen for every member of the entire dental team! The Diva's special guest, Dr. Marie Fluent, explains the development of the concept of antibiotic stewardship in dentistry, how antibiotic resistance develops, the importance of the 2019 ADA guidelines for Dental Pain and Swelling, and the new CDC checklist for prescribing antibiotics in dentistry.  Dr. Fluent presents strategies to ensure that the entire team can effectively and cohesively communicate with patients regarding the risks and benefits of antibiotics to treat dental infections.Resources:Association for Dental Safety - Antibiotic Stewardship for Prescribers - Resources  https://bit.ly/3I2W2WwAmerican Dental Association - Antibiotics for Dental Pain and Swelling Guideline (2019) https://bit.ly/4mZfliE CDC Checklist for Antibiotic Prescribing in Dentistry https://bit.ly/4no0UVbAmerican Dental Association - Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prior to Dental Procedures https://bit.ly/41MasB3 https://www.thecompliancedivas.com