New antibiotic guidelines have just been released for dental patients with total joint replacements

August 1997

    Last month we alerted you to the new antibiotic regimens to prevent bacterial endocarditis after dental or surgical procedures.

    Now new antibiotic guidelines have just been released for dental patients with total joint replacements.

    In general, these patients DON'T require antibiotics...unless they're at high risk for developing an infection in their joint.

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