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Dear Doctor: Dentist tells prosthetic knee patient to take antibiotics prior routine visit. Is that necessary?
Dear Doctor: Dentist tells prosthetic knee patient to take antibiotics prior routine visit. Is that necessary?
Dear Doctor: Dentist tells prosthetic knee patient to take antibiotics prior routine visit. Is that necessary?

Published on: 11/21/2025

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a complete knee replacement. Now when I go to the dentist, he insists that I take a one-time dose of clindamycin (600 mg) on the day of the visit. (I am allergic to penicillin.) My orthopedist laughs and says that this is old-fashioned; he recommended that I don’t take it. Any advice? -- S.M.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2025/11/dear-doctor-dentist-tells-prosthetic-knee-patient-to-take-antibiotics-prior-routine-visit-is-that-necessary.html

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