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Online Continuing Education

Registration will open August 2026

THIS LIVE STREAMING WEBINAR WILL INCLUDE A QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

• 2 CEUs will be provided
• Preregistration is required
• All registrations will be confirmed by email
• Webinar log-in information will be sent by email within three(3) business days
• Each registrant must have a unique email address
• Attendees will receive their CE certificate by email three(3) business days after the webinar

The webinar will be recorded and available on demand for credit on the NVDS website by Monday 2/1/27 and available until 3/3/27.

Antibiotic prescribing in dentistry is at a turning point. This dynamic program delivers five evidence-based antibiotic practices that dentists can immediately implement to elevate patient safety, reduce liability, and lead in antibiotic stewardship. You’ll explore the latest dental literature challenging outdated norms—like prolonged antibiotic courses, clindamycin for penicillin allergic patients, and the “finish the course”—and learn how to confidently shift toward shorter, safer, effective regimens. The session will also discuss the  updated guidelines from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) on dental antibiotic prophylaxis for joint implant patients—offering clarity on the long-standing clinical controversy.

Dentists, hygienists, assistants, and staff are uniquely positioned to curb antibiotic overuse. Every antibiotic prescription impacts antibiotic resistance, patient outcomes, and your professional reputation. This course empowers dental professionals to make smarter, safer antibiotic choices and collaborate across specialties to protect public health.

Why This Matters to You

• Antibiotic resistance is a global crisis—and dentistry plays a critical role.
• You can be a leader in dental antibiotic stewardship, not just a prescriber.
• Outdated antibiotic prescribing habits can compromise patient safety and increase medico-legal risks.

Biography:

Dr. Debbie Goff is an internationally recognized Infectious Diseases clinical pharmacist with 36 years of experience at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She is one of twenty-five global health experts selected by the World Health Organization to implement antibiotic stewardship programs in low- and middle-income countries. Her groundbreaking collaborations with private practice and academic dentists, orthopedic surgeons, and the CDC have shaped national conversations on dental antibiotic use. Dr. Goff’s work includes the first of two U.S. studies assessing antibiotic prescribing in private dental practices. She is an invited speaker for the FDI World Dental Federation, numerous dental study clubs, state dental societies, several US and five South Africa dental schools. She is the first infectious diseases clinical pharmacist to be part of the Seattle Study Clubs Signature Speakers. With over 160 publications and numerous grants, she brings unmatched expertise and passion to transforming dental antibiotic practices.