ADA Council Advances Evidence-Based Dental Antibiotic Prescribing

The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs issued a clinical practice statement to strengthen antibiotic stewardship in dentistry. It provides evidence-based recommendations on prophylactic and therapeutic antibiotic use for procedures like implant placement, endodontics, and periodontal surgery, aiming to standardize prescribing practices, reduce unnecessary antibiotic exposure, and combat antimicrobial resistance.