Antimicrobials for veterinary dentistry: yes or no?

Data on how best to use antimicrobials before, during and after dental procedures are sparse, writes J. Scott Weese, DVM. Summarizing research to establish evidence for their use, Weese says using antimicrobials for dental procedures may have some effect, but nothing suggests they do.

Source: Worms and Germs, June 8, 2026. Link.

For the routine veterinary dental procedures, we have no data or reason to justify routine antimicrobial use”