Use & Abuse of Antimicrobials in management of periodontal disease (CPD19FEB20B)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjecteCPD
DescriptionOver many years the inappropriate and widespread use of antibiotics has resulted in development of bacterial resistance, which may ultimately result in certain infections being untreatable by antibiotics. It is therefore essential that the use of antibiotics is restricted to situations that they can be justified. In this lecture I will discuss how antibiotics should be used for managing periodontal disease.
VenueThe Rutland Hotel, Sheffield  View details
Date & timeWednesday 19 February 2020, 19:00 to 21:00
LecturerMike Milward  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Technician, or Dental Therapist, or Dentist, or Practice Manager

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments
Development outcomeC, D
CPD hours2:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To provide an update for the General Dental Practitioner on the appropriate use of antimicrobials in the management of periodontal disease.

Objectives

· Background on antibiotics

· Challenges of their use in the periodontal tissues

· Modes of delivery (Systemic vs topical)

· Indications for use including clinical scenarios

· The latest European consensus statement on antibiotic use

· Alternative therapies