title: Appropriate antibiotic prescribing for the general dentist.
abstract: While it is important for dental providers to keep current with published antibiotic guidelines (which may represent standards of care), there remains some controversy as to the evidence base for the efficacy of these recommendations. When antibiotics are indicated, their appropriate prescription remains an important challenge for dental and medical professionals alike.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Jason H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Goodchild
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Donaldson
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis / Q000379:methods; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010404:Penicillin V / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy; D012390:Root Canal Therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D008795:Metronidazole; D002981:Clindamycin; D000658:Amoxicillin; D010404:Penicillin V