The controversies of antibiotics in dentistry
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Speaker
Prof. Dr Hani A. Salam
Prof. Dr. Hani Abdul Salam, BSc, MSc, DDS, PhD, OMFSA, FICD
Professor, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Anesthesia
BSc: Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
MSc: Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
DDS: Faculty of Dentistry, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Specialty: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesia, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto
PhD: Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Canada
Professor, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Anesthesia, American University of Baghdad, Iraq
Adjunct Professor and Advisory Board member, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Canada
Director, FDI World Dental Federation Continuing Education Program for the Middle East
ITI Fellow and Former Education Delegate, Middle East Section
Former Director of Continuing Dental Education for the Middle East, and North Africa, McGill University, Canada
Organizer
Abstract :
Antibiotics have revolutionized the fields of medicine and dentistry. Although antibiotics have been used for several decades, controversies still exist related to the indications of antibiotic therapy in dentistry. This presentation will provide a critical overview of the controversies associated with the use of antibiotics in dentistry. Guidelines for antibiotic use based on the most recent evidence-based scientific literature will be discussed to improve the decision-making process of dentists to provide the best possible treatment for patients.
Learning objectives :
- Discuss the appropriate antibiotics in dentistry
- Explain the role of the dentist in antibiotic resistance
- Present the guidelines for antibiotic use in dentistry