Antimicrobial prophylaxis is commonly used by clinicians for the prevention of numerous infectious diseases, including herpes simplex infection, rheumatic fever, recurrent cellulitis, meningococcal disease, recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with … What dental procedures do not require antibiotic prophylaxis? The following dental proceduresRead More →

Various research states that patients should be premedicated prior to dental treatment for six months following stent placement. What conditions require premed? Generally, premedication is advised if you have one of these risk factors: A history of infective endocarditis. Certain congenital heart conditions (heart conditions present since birth) An artificialRead More →