General and specialty dentists are the third highest prescribers of antibiotics in outpatient care settings in the U.S. The Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) just released a new toolkit designed to support dental professionals in promoting appropriate antibiotic use.
This resource is a summary of existing published evidence-based guidance to support outpatient dental antimicrobial stewardship programs in prescribing the “right antibiotic,” “right dose,” and “right duration.”
Based on the CDC’s Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship, CDPHE provides links to prophylaxis and treatment recommendations as well as patient education materials. CDPHE supports dental professionals in optimizing antibiotic use, improving health equity and patient outcomes, and combating antibiotic resistance.
For additional information and resources to promote appropriate antibiotic use, visit Antimicrobial Stewardship in Colorado or contact cdphe_hai_ar@state.co.us.