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Dental abscess - Management
Who should treat a dental abscess?

  • All people with a dental abscess should have definitive treatment provided by a dental practitioner.
  • Advise the person to access services (for emergency treatment) via:
    • Their registered Dental Practice, or
    • The Accident and Emergency department of a dental hospital (if available), or
    • The local Dental Access Centre (if available), or
    • The Accident and Emergency department of a district general hospital, if the airway is compromised or only if no other avenues are available.
  • Interim treatment by the medical practitioner may be needed while the person is waiting to see a dental practitioner.

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