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:

  1. Review the history of antibiotic development and where we are now.  
  2. 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

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

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 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.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 0.25 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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.

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Post-Quiz
2 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/2 points to pass
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Evaluation
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