The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast · 2026-04-02 · 31 min
Are you overprescribing antibiotics in your dental practice? With an estimated 30-85% of dental antibiotic prescriptions being suboptimal or unnecessary, this widespread issue is fueling the dangerous rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Dr. Marie Fluent brings over 35 years of dental experience spanning roles as dentist, practice owner, infection control coordinator, office manager, and dental assistant. She is a recognized dental infection control clinical instructor, educator, speaker, author, and consultant who has educated thousands of dental professionals and students nationally and internationally through her writings, webinars, and invited lectures. Dr. Fluent is passionately committed to improving dental infection control and patient safety. This critical episode addresses the paradigm shift from "prescribe just in case" to "prescribe only when absolutely necessary." Dr. Fluent breaks down the 2019 American Dental Association guidelines for antibiotic prescribing, explores the connection between dental overprescribing and global antibiotic resistance, and provides practical strategies for implementing antibiotic stewardship in your practice.
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