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Antibiotic Stewardship | Adverse Events | Penicillin Allergies | Additional Resources | Continuing Education
Dental team members have an active role in antibiotic stewardship efforts within the dental setting by promoting the appropriate use of antibiotics, helping to improve patient outcomes, and decrease the spread of drug-resistant organisms. Auxiliary team members often initiate patient interviews, review medical histories, and assess potential drug-drug interactions and the potential for other adverse drug events. Team members may also provide patient education regarding antibiotic prescribing and usage, and have an opportunity to improve patient adherence to the antibiotic prescription. Dental team members can find guidance on stewardship efforts for dental team members and useful tools to help implement this important strategy for patient safety.
What does Antibiotic Stewardship mean for the dental team?
Resources and Tools
What are Adverse Events that can occur with antibiotic use?
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Penicillin Allergies
Opportunistic Infections Clostridium difficile (C. diff) & Antibiotic Resistance
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Additional Resources
- State Toolkits offer templates and tools. Click HERE to access successful toolkits and policy information.
- Patient educational tools are available HERE.
- Prescriber tools and resources are available HERE.
- Antibiotic Stewardship Commitment Poster for dental practice. Available for Download.
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Continuing Education
On-demand
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Click on the boxes below to view resources for prescribers, policymakers, and patients receiving dental care.
  
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