Frequently Asked Questions

Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Is there a premedication guideline I should follow before my dental procedure?

According to the American Dental Association, antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines exist for two groups of patients:

• Patients with heart conditions that may predispose them to infective endocarditis
  Prevention of infective endocarditis: Guidelines from the American Heart on
  http://jada.ada.org/cgi/reprint/138/6/739
• Patients who have total joint replacements, who may be at risk for developing hematogenous infections at the site of the prosthesis
• Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients with Total Joint Replacements
  http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/jada/reports/report_prophy_statement.pdf
• The American Dental Association website provides additional information at
  http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/antibiotic.asp

Bisphosphonates
Are Bisphosphonates linked to osteonecrosis of the jaw?
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/osteonecrosis.asp

Diabetes
Do patients with diabetes have special needs when undergoing dental treatments?
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/diabetes.asp

Oral disease and systemic health
How does my oral health impact my overall health?
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/oralsystemic.asp