34. AAOS Statement Antibiotic prophylaxis is NOT recommended for dental patients with plates, pins, or screws, nor is it routinely recommended for MOST dental patients with TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENTS.
42. Dental Infection Acute—Rapid growth < 3 days Chronic > 3 days Pen VK 500mg q6h or Amox 500mg q8h or Cephalosporin Allergic to PCN Clindamycin 300mg q8h or Cephalosporin (check allergic Rxn) or Azith or Clarithromycin Think Anaerobes Add Metronidazole 250-500mg To PCN, Amox, or Ceph Clindamycin 300mg q8h