Think twice before prescribing antibiotics.

The article discusses the growing threat of antibiotic resistance in the United States, emphasizing the urgency of the issue and its impact on public health. It highlights the alarming statistics related to antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, including their prevalence and mortality rates. It addresses the role of dentistry in antibiotic stewardship, particularly in light of new guidelines from the American Dental Association (ADA) that recommend against antibiotic use.