stewardship

ADA Calls Antibiotics Unnecessary for Most Toothaches

The ADA does not recommend antibiotics for toothaches in most cases, according to a...

81% of Preventive Dental Antibiotic Prescriptions Are Unnecessary

Researchers have found that 81% of the antibiotics prescribed by dentists, who account for...

Online Fact Sheet Educates Dentists About Antibiotic Stewardship

As antimicrobial resistance and the negative consequences of antibiotic use continue to spread, the...

Antibiotics Deemed Unnecessary for Healthy Dental Implant Patients

Dental implants are becoming more commonplace in prosthodontic treatment. In fact, the American Academy...

Antibiotics Can Still Treat Systemic Bacterial Disease Like Periodontitis

In recent years, the use of systemic antibiotics to treat periodontitis has received much...