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Dental Abscess

Initial management and referral for dental infections.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
General PracticeEmergency Medicine
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Clinical Guidelines

Antimicrobial Prescribing in Dentistry
National
CKS: Dental abscess
National
Antimicrobial Guidelines - Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee: Dental Abscess
Local
Clinical Practice Guidelines : Dental conditions - non traumatic
Local
Dental abscess | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Local
Dental Abscess with Facial Swelling Clinical Practice Guideline | SickKids
Local
Scenario: Management | Management | Dental abscess | CKS | NICE
Local