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Antibiotics and Opioids in Dentistry: What You Should Know

Credit Hours

3 CE Hours

Speaker

Dr. Elliot Abt

Subject Code

340 Anesthesia and Pain Management

Exams

~ Includes Exit Exam

When

27th August 2026 , Thursday
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM MST

Where

Online Via Zoom

Pricing

Dentist

$99

Hygienist

$79

ASST & AUX

$79

Speaker

Course Description

The indiscriminate use of antibiotics and opioids are now considered public health crises. This webinar will provide dental professionals with information from clinical practice guidelines on antibiotics for patients with prosthetic joints and common dental problems such as pulpitis, periapical abscess, and cellulitis. Additionally, current best evidence on alternatives to opioids will be discussed.

Course Objectives

  1. Participants will become familiar with why the overuse of antibiotics and opioids are public health issues.
  2. Participants will better understand the consequences of indiscriminate use of antibiotics and opioids.
  3. Participants will understand under what circumstances antibiotics and opioids should be used or avoided.