Antibiotics in Dentistry - Part 2

In this video, we continue our discussion of antibiotic use in dentistry. Last time we looked at how the diagnosis is linked to our decision to use antibiotics. This time, we will look at when we should prescribe antibiotics, which antibiotic is the most effective, and how long should we prescribe antibiotics.

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