Navigating life together Author Acknowledgements THOMAS P. SOLLECITO, DMD FDS RCSEd Professor and Chair of Oral Medicine Associate Dean of Hospital and Extramural Affairs University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Chief, Oral Medicine University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine ERIC T. STOOPLER, DMD FDSRCS FDSRCPS Professor of Oral Medicine University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Professor of Oral Medicine in Medicine University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Dr Sollecito is Immediate Past President of the American Board of Oral Medicine. Dr. Stoopler is Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Oral Medicine and a consultant for the ADA Council of Scientific Affairs. The following commentary highlights fundamental and commonly accepted practices on the subject matter. The information is intended as a general overview and is for educational pur- poses only. This information does not constitute legal or medical advice, which can only be provided by an attorney. © 2022 MetLife Services and Solutions, LLG. All materials subject to this copyright may be photocopied for the noncommercial purpose of scientific or educational advancement. Originally published December 2017. Reviewed and updated November 2020 and June 2022. Expiration date: June 2025. The content of this Guide is subject to change as new scientific information becomes available. Educational Objectives Following this unit of instruction, the learner should be able to: 1. Understand the rationale for antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry. 2. Describe the most recent guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with cardiac conditions. 3. Select the appropriate antibiotic regimen for those patients who have a clinical indication for infective endocarditis prophylaxis. 4. Describe the most recent guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with prosthetic joints. 5. Understand the rationale behind the changes in antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with prosthetic joints. MetLife designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits for the review of this Quality Resource Guide and successful completion of the post test. Third Edition Quality Resource Guide Contemporary Approaches to Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Dental Practice MetLife is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at https://ccepr.ada.org/en/ada-cerp-recognition. Address comments or questions to: DentalQuality@metlife.com - or - MetLife Dental Continuing Education 501 US Hwy 22, Area 3D-309B Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Cancellation/Refund Policy: Any participant who is not 100% satisfied with this course can request a full refund by contacting us. Accepted Program Provider FAGD/MAGD Credit 05/01/21 - 06/31/25.