A series of 3 videos based on the work of the Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group (SAPG) which provide up to date information on antimicrobial resistance, prescribing in dentistry and aims to improve clinical governance and antimicrobial stewardship.
The presenter is Professor Andrew Smith.
Antimicrobial prescribing Part 1
This video provides an update on the basic microbiology of the acute dento-alveolar abscess, sampling and analysis techniques and knowledge of the common microbes which can be isolated from the dental abscess.
Antimicrobial prescribing Part 2
This video provides information on the current understanding of AMR, how it can be measured and the implications for future use of antimicrobials with relevance to oral microbes.
Antimicrobial prescribing Part 3
This video provides an overview of the pharmacokinetics of Penicillin V and Amoxicillin and discusses appropriate use of antimicrobials when dealing with patients suffering from severe dental infections.