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GEHA Connection Dental Network recognizes the importance of responsible antibiotic prescribing practices

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Posted in GEHA Connection Dental Network News

GEHA Connection Dental Network recognizes the importance of responsible antibiotic prescribing practices. Dentists account for about 10% of antibiotic prescriptions worldwide.1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that at least 30% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in the United States are unnecessary.2  Observing responsible antibiotic prescribing practices can reduce the number of unnecessary prescriptions, minimizing the harm to individuals and the community as a whole. Antibiotics should only be prescribed when necessary and with the correct antibiotic, dosage, and duration in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.3

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Preventing AMR and Infections | FDI
Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship | Antibiotic Prescribing and Use | CDC
Antibiotic Stewardship | American Dental Association

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