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Systemic Antibiotic Therapy For Dental Treatments: Side Effects Versus Antibiotic Resistance

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0030 | Journal eISSN: 2719-5384 | Journal ISSN: 0324-1750
Language: English
Page range: 191 - 199
Submitted on: Jun 11, 2025
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Accepted on: Jul 17, 2025
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Published on: Feb 21, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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