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AAOS Revises Dental Protocol for Joint Arthroplasty

Orthopedic and dental experts revised infection prevention recommendations.

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8 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    Routine antibiotic prophylaxis does not lower PJI risk.

  • 2

    Preoperative dental screenings show no significant benefit.

  • 3

    Guidelines based on systematic reviews of 1,251 abstracts.

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    Individualized care is needed for certain patient subgroups.

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    Recommendations suggest intervals for dental procedures before/after arthroplasty.

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    PJIs affect 1-2% of total joint surgeries, with a projected cost of $

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    85 billion by 2030.

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    Evidence-based treatment decisions should include patient preferences.

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AAOS Revises Dental Protocol for Joint Arthroplasty

Orthopedic and dental experts revised infection prevention recommendations.

  • by Teraya Smith

  • November 7, 2025

  • 3 min

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