4 Sept 09: Occupational Hazards? Antibotic Use and Abuse - Infectious Diseases

Occupational Hazards? Antibotic Use and Abuse - Infectious Diseases and The Dental Team

This provides an update on the newer anti-microbial agents, and reviews some of the good “old-fashioned” antibiotics that still work and are safe, but also serves to remind you of their limitations and the specific indications for their use.

New and re-emerging infectious diseases can pose a threat to you, your staff and your patients. This aspect of the program will update you regarding these infectious threats and what measures can be taken to protect you, your staff, your patients and your practice.

Topics: Antibiotics, antifungals & antivirals



Problems with Penicillin? Allergy, alternatives and antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic Prophylaxis: current guidelines and ongoing controversies
Topical anti-bacterial agents (mouthwashes)
- Uses and abuses
- Indications and contra-indications
Antifungal agents
Antiviral agents

Topics: Infectious Diseases: an update for the dental team


Hepatitis B and C
HIV/AIDS
Influenza
SARS
Tuberculosis
The Herpes viruses
Prion diseases

Date: Friday 4 September 2009
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Registration from 8:30am) - includes full day's catering
Venue: The Sebel Surry Hills, 28 Albion Street, SURRY HILLS
Fee: $550 Dentist
$370 Hygienist/Therapist
Course No: 114309

Contact: 02 9351 8348 or email: dentalce@dentistry.usyd.edu.au