Dental Antibiotic Stewardship

Photo by Polina Zimmerman

Antibiotic stewardship is the practice of ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics to reduce adverse effects, minimize resistance, and preserve effectiveness. According to recent guidelines from Georgia Department of Public Health, clindamycin is not recommended for prophylaxis. Clindamycin use is a well-known risk factor for Clostridioides difficile infection, a serious bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea and life-threatening complications. View the infographic below to learn about dental providers' use of short-term clindamycin prescriptions in Georgia in 2018-2024.

View the Infographic

GA APCD Dental Antibiotic Stewardship Infographic (PDF, 466.83 KB)

Infographic exploring dental providers' use of short-term clindamycin prescriptions in Georgia.

Explore the Data

GA APCD Dental Antibiotic Stewardship - Public Use Data (XLS, 145 KB)

This file provides data on the antibiotic prescribing trends of short-term clindamycin from dental providers.