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