Abstract:Antibiotic overuse has created a problem with increased antibiotic resistance of disease-causing microorganisms. Prophylactic antibiotic usage in dentistry has contributed to this problem and to adverse events like Clostridioides difficile infection. Antibiotic prescribing practices need review, and so do treatment options for patient care in the post-antibiotic age. Hydrogen peroxide is an example of an antimicrobial that can treat anaerobic organisms and those found in biofilms to reduce periodontal disease … Show more
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