Considerations for Antibiotic Use in Dental Care

Antibiotics are frequently prescribed in dental care, yet evidence suggests they are often unnecessary and can expose patients to significant risks, including Clostridioides difficile infection. This course reviews appropriate antibiotic use in dental settings, including indications, preferred treatment options, and safety concerns associated with specific agents. You will be better prepared to support evidence-based antibiotic use, identify opportunities for intervention, and collaborate with dental colleagues to promote antimicrobial stewardship. Upon successful completion of this course, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Describe appropriate indications for antibiotic use in common dental conditions. 2. Compare antibiotic options used in dental care, including safety considerations and risks associated with specific agents. Rachel Maynard, PharmD GameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpact Julie Goldberg, DDS Senior Dental Risk Specialist, Pharmacists Mutual Insuarance Group Rachel Maynard and Julie Goldberg have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Course fee includes course materials and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor. Course is non-refundable. Release Date: June 8, 2026 Planned Expiration Date: June 8, 2027 Recording, capturing, or sharing any part of this presentation is strictly prohibited. This includes the use of AI note-taking tools, audio/video devices, or screen capture technology. Please help us protect the privacy of our speakers and the integrity of the educational content. Copyright 2026, CEimpact. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction of this course without express permission is strictly forbidden. Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0107-0000-26-224-H01-P Application-based CPE Activity Release Date: June 6, 2026 Planned Expiration Date: June 7, 2027 CEImpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Obtain CPE credit by completing the course, followed by the exam and evaluation (if applicable). Once successfully completed, your course will appear in your Completed Courses tab. Access your CPE statement of credit at www.MyCPEMonitor.net. ¹CEImpact provides you with two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. The learner will not receive CPE credit after two failed attempts.