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Discover how newer antibiotics like doxycycline can be safely prescribed to children under 8 without adverse dental effects, according to a recent systematic review. Learn more to enhance your prescribing practices.

The rise in antibiotic resistance is a pressing issue that directly impacts dental practice. Learn how you can be part of the solution by adhering to new ADA guidelines and exploring alternative treatments.

Learn more about the alarming trend of diagnostic delays in head and neck cancer patients due to inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, and why adhering to current clinical guidelines is more crucial than ever.

Explore the evolving guidelines and current practices surrounding antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures in specific patient populations. This in-depth analysis emphasizes the importance of targeting high-risk patients, promoting oral hygiene, and adopting a multifactorial approach to reduce the risk of infective endocarditis.

Clinical risk scores, as highlighted in a recent study, may provide a valuable tool for physicians in optimizing antibiotic treatment strategies for adult outpatients with cUTIs.

Uncover the potential link between the widely used antibiotic cefepime and neurotoxicity in patients, particularly those with renal impairment, and understand how timely monitoring and management of cefepime levels could prove to be a vital aspect of patient care.