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World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase the awareness and understanding of drug resistance and encouraging best practices to reduce the emergence and spread of this public health threat, particularly antibiotic stewardship. As part of WAAW 2025, this PHO Rounds will focus on appropriate antibiotic use in dentistry. While 10% of all antibiotics prescribed are for dental indications, up to 80% of these prescriptions are for conditions where antibiotics provide little benefit and can increase the risk of harm to patients and the population.

This presentation will explore the latest evidence on appropriate prescribing of antibiotics in dentistry. Attendees will learn about key recommendations, communication approaches for patient expectations and practical tools to integrate stewardship principles into daily practice.

Intended audience: Dentists, public health physicians, primary care physicians, pharmacists, public health professionals with interest in antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define AMR and antibiotic overuse in oral-health care, and list common drivers of inappropriate use.
• Decide when antibiotics are and are not indicated for acute dental complaints.
• Explain the latest evidence to support short course therapy when antibiotics are indicated.
• Use Choosing Wisely tools to support non-antibiotic care, address patient expectations, and improve the quality of care for patients presenting with acute dental complaints.

Dr. Sutherland, DDS, MSc, is a graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. She is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto and is Consulting Staff at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. A founding member of the Canadian Association of Hospital Dentists, Dr. Sutherland is recognized internationally for her leadership in antimicrobial stewardship in dentistry. She has led national and global initiatives promoting judicious antibiotic use in dental practice, including the development of the Taking the Bite Out of Tooth Pain toolkit in collaboration with Choosing Wisely Canada.

The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.

Public Health Ontario Grand Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” on the registration form.

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities.

PHO Grand Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact events@oahpp.ca

Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or events@oahpp.ca.