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ADA: New Chairside Tool Supports Care for Patients with Prosthetic Joint Replacements

Aug 24, 2026
Based on guidance from a recent CSA Association Report published in JADA, the resource includes a clinical evaluation flowchart and other practical information to help inform patient care.


Should patients with prosthetic joint replacements receive antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures?

The ADA's new chairside tool can help support shared decision making by guiding clinical evaluation and treatment planning. Based on guidance from a recent CSA Association Report published in JADA, the resource includes a clinical evaluation flowchart and other practical information to help inform patient care.

Access the chairside tool and read the full JADA Association Report at ADA.org/prostheticjoints.

Download the Tool