Most antibiotic prophylaxis prescriptions prior to dental visits are inconsistent with guidelines.

Antibiotic prophylaxis prescriptions prior to dental visits in the Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA), 2015–2019 – Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Most antibiotics prescribed for dental visits inconsistent with guidelines, study finds – Healio (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

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New in @ICHEJournal from @SUDAmonas et al:

➡️ Five out of six antibiotics prescribed for dental infection prophylaxis in VA were inconsistent with guidelines. Improving prophylaxis appropriateness may have large implications for stewardship.

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— ICHE Journal (@ICHEJournal) February 23, 2022