You Are a Professional – People Trust You

In this video, Shaun Howe discusses the important role the whole dental team plays in tackling antibiotic resistance. As a dental therapist, Shaun treats infections with procedures, but his scope of practice does not permit antibiotic prescribing. All members of the dental team have a role explaining that antibiotics may not be the right answer to a dental problem

Antibiotics can occasionally be viewed as a simple, easy solution for both patients and dentists. However, as professionals in a position of trust, dentists have a responsibility to change the public’s perception on antibiotic usage.