This presentation will outline treatment options for addressing dental caries, oral infections, dental abscesses, and rampant decay resulting from neglect or drug use. It will include a differential diagnosis framework, appropriate antibiotic regimens based on the severity of infection, and recommendations for nonnarcotic analgesics following the 2024 guidelines. This session is designed to benefit medical providers across various disciplines.

• Employ differential diagnosis to treat and achieve a favorable outcome
• Evaluate the degrees of infection and when to prescribe an antibiotic
• Examine why pain control for most dental procedures should use nonnarcotic analgesics

Level: Advanced