Antibiotic Resistance Concerns 2023 : 2 hours

Current status of antibiotic resistant micro-organisms in the United States and globally. Medical and societal issues promoting resistant micro-organisms.  Mechanisms and biological pressures promoting emergence of resistant bacterial strains.  Clinical indications of viral sinusitis as compared with bacterial sinusitis. Predominant bacterial strains and clinical efficacy of different antibiotics in the control of sinusitis.  General prevalence of resistant bacterial strains.  Strategies to prevent overuse and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics.  Current recommendations for treatment of sinusitis. Current AAOS and ADA guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with prosthetic joint replacements. Adverse effects and legal liabilities associated with C. diff. New diagnostic regimen and antibiotic development to treat superbugs. California Dental Board approved CE. AGD PACE Nationally approved CE. Remote self-directed distance learning. Online dental continuing education course.