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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Questioned for those with Joint Replacement
A recent study suggests that dental procedures were not associated significantly with subsequent risk for an infection in a prosthetic joint. Thus the importance of taking antibiotics for those who've had a joint replacement prior to dental appointments should be further studied and reconsidered. Until a definitive conclusion can be made the decision to place a patient on antibiotic prophylaxis remains with the Orthopedic Surgeon. You may read the article from the Journal of the American Dental Association: http://bit.ly/rQTWSd