In this episode of Molar Scholar, we break down the 2021 AHA update on preventing infective endocarditis from dental procedures. The big takeaway? The 2007 shift to limit antibiotic prophylaxis to only high-risk patients still holds strong — no spike in infections, no need to overprescribe.

In this episode, we talk about what dentists should know before radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer patients. We’ll cover how good prep and planning can help prevent painful complications, keep mouths healthier, and make treatment a little easier for patients going through a tough time.