Untangling Current Recommendations on Antibiotic Premedication

Have you ever found yourself reviewing a medical history unsure if the patient requires antibiotic prophylaxis (AP)? You excuse yourself from the operatory to consult with the dentist and end up on the phone with the patient’s physician trying to determine if AP is indicated. Next thing you know, half of the appointment time has been taken up trying to find out if the patient can be seen today. Many dental hygienists wind up in this situation because they are unsure of the current AP guidelines...


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