Dr. Erin Sheffield: Antibiotics - Prevalence of Allergies, Appropriate Reasons to Give, and Best Practices for Perioperative Administration

Everyday Oral Surgery

Antibiotics have become the go-to prescription for many doctors nationwide. But are antibiotics being over-prescribed and is this a cause for concern? Here today to help us answer that question is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Erin Sheffield. Her practice is in Quincy, Illinois and, with the help of her doctor husband, she has made it her mission to rid her town of antibiotic overuse. After getting a rundown of her professional background, we learn why Dr. Sheffield decided to focus on and speak about antibiotics. A big problem with antibiotics is that the prescription often comes after an allergy misdiagnosis. Dr. Sheffield shares with us the truths about penicillin allergy numbers, why false penicillin allergy claims make it difficult for her to do her job, how she personally navigates these false claims, and why she recommends that allergy testing becomes the norm. Our guest explains when it is appropriate to give out antibiotics, the best practices for perioperative antibiotic administration, and her personal preference for administering antibiotics. Dr. Sheffield believes that all healthcare professionals must be intentional about responsible antibiotic prescription, and she tells us how she implements this in her own practice. To hear what Dr. Sheffield’s favorite mantra is and to learn how she uses TikTok to her advantage, tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing today’s guest, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Erin Sheffield.
• A rundown of Dr. Sheffield’s professional background.
• Why she started speaking about antibiotics.
• The real numbers surrounding penicillin allergies.
• How Dr. Sheffield navigates false allergy claims.
• Who she’d recommend to go for an allergy test.
• The appropriate reasons/diagnosis to give antibiotics.
• Best practices for perioperative antibiotic administration.
• Dr. Sheffield’s personal antibiotic administration preferences.
• The forceps she uses to extract tooth number 12.
• The Walking Dead and a love for Halloween.
• Our guest’s favorite mantra.
• A tip that all parents need to hear, and one for prospective medical practitioners.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Erin Sheffield on Twitter — https://twitter.com/dresheff

Dr. Erin Sheffield on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/erinsdds/

Dr. Erin Sheffield Email — [e-mail]

Dr. Erin Sheffield on Blogger — http://erinsheffield.blogspot.com/

Dr. Erin Sheffield on TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@dresheffield

Dr. Erin Sheffield on Quincy Medical Group — https://quincymedgroup.com/people/erin-sheffield-d-d-s/

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