Antimicrobial Prescribing and Resistance (15-09-11-01)

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Documents
Dayer et al. 2014Dayer, 2015, full paper
ProgrammeThornhill et al. 2015

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SubjectPharmacology
DescriptionWith the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance there is a focus on antimicrobial stewardship particularly within general dental practice. This course will update participants on prescribing in general dental practice, within the context of current and future regulations and guidance for dentists in England. Using current evidence base and the framework of the Department of Health's Competencies for Prescribers on Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship, Wendy Thompson will update us with lectures, scenarios and discussion.
Additional information

Wendy Thompson BSc(Hons) Microbiology, BDS(Hons), MJDF

NICE Antimicrobial Stewardship Group

BNF Dental Advisory Group

Lecturing to Dental Foundation Trainees (Health Education North East) and Local Dental Committee Conference – Chester, Wirral and Warrington

Wendy was a scientist with the Ministry of Defence (Whitehall) and a Policy Officer, Lancashire County before retraining as a dentist.

This is repeat of the course held on 10/9/15

VenueBuckerell Lodge Hotel, Exeter - Devon N & E  View details
Date & timeFriday 11 September 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturerMs Wendy Thompson  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleInteractive Workshop
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours5:00
Cost£45.00
Aims

To update dentists of antimicrobial prescribing, resistance and stewardship

Objectives

To provide training within the framework of the Department of Health's Competencies for Prescribers on Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship, by placing it in the context of current and future regulations and guidance for dentists in England.