Episode 160 - Antibiotic Use in Veterinary Dentistry: What You Need to Know!

🔗 Get Your Veterinary Antibiotic Guidelines!
Download the latest recommendations for antibiotic use in veterinary dentistry. Visit http://ivdi.org/ab to access the document and receive updates!

Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, board-certified veterinary dentist Dr. Brett Beckman dives into best practices for antibiotic use in veterinary dentistry. He reviews the latest research, recommendations from AVDC and AAHA, and provides clear guidelines for when to use antibiotics for prophylaxis in dental procedures.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Current AVDC & AAHA recommendations on antibiotic use
✅ The impact of recent research on antimicrobial use in general practice
✅ Specific conditions that require pre-operative antibiotics
✅ The role of beta-lactams and alternative antibiotic choices
✅ Why post-operative antibiotics are generally not recommended

Key Takeaways:
🔹 Antibiotics should only be used for specific pre-existing conditions (e.g., cardiac, metabolic, hepatic, renal disease)
🔹 Timing is crucial – Administer 30-60 minutes pre-operatively and repeat during longer procedures
🔹 Beta-lactams (e.g., cephalexin, ampicillin) are the primary choices
🔹 Post-op antibiotics are unnecessary unless osteomyelitis is confirmed via radiographs, CBCT, or biopsy

Download the Antibiotic Use Guidelines:
📩 Get the full document with antibiotic dosages and specific indications at http://ivdi.org/ab. This document is regularly updated to reflect the latest evidence-based recommendations!

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