Do OMSs Really Need Antibiotics for What They Do?
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From the AAOMS podcast library, Dr. Jasjit Dillon discusses the use of antibiotics and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Review the history of antibiotic development and where we are now.
- Discuss the indications for antibiotics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Jasjit Dillon, DDS, MBBS, FDSRCS, FACS
Professor and Chief, Program Director
University of Washington oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Seattle, Washington
Relevant Conflict of Interest Disclosure(s): OMS Foundation: Research Grant or Support (Ongoing); Osteo Science Foundation: Research Grant or Support (Ongoing)
An Internet-based CME Activity
Original Podcast Date: November 14, 2023
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 0.25 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study
Jasjit Dillon, DDS, MBBS
Professor, Program Director
University of Washington
Jasjit (Jas) Kaur Dillon is Professor and Program Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington, Seattle, USA, and the Chief of OMS at Harborview Medical Center where she has a busy oncology, trauma and reconstructive practice. Her clinical training has been garnered from 5 countries – the UK, South Africa, Hong Kong, Vancouver BC and San Francisco. She obtained her dental degrees from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (BDS), the University of California San Francisco (DDS) and her medical degree from St Bartholomew’s School of Medicine, University of London (MBBS). She is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDSRCS), the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a past examiner for the American Board of OMS and immediate past section editor for pathology for the Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
She has numerous peer reviewed scientific publications, book chapters and lectures nationally, internationally and is the recipient of two major grants studying medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws – one of which she received the Stephan Milam award for the highest scoring grant in 2016.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
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The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 0.25 continuing education credit(s).
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The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.