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What is your approach to dental prophylaxis for patients on biologics?

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Rheumatology · Harvard Medical School

My approach has been to not recommend antibiotics prior to routine dental care for patients on biologic therapy. I'm not aware of any compelling evidence or guidelines supporting preventive antibiotic treatment for such patients.

Of course, there may be exceptions to this. Antibiotic prophylaxis mig...

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