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optimization fortotal joint replacement surgery.Prior to scheduling surgery,it is important to verify that the patient hasno current dental infection and not at risk for imminent infection.Please choose from one of the twooptions below:  \n  This patient is optimized for surgery and requires no further treatment or workup prior toproceeding with surgery.  \n  This patient is NOT medically optimized and willrequire the additional evaluations as noted belowfor the special concerns noted below:  \nI certify that the patient has had a dental exam within the past 6months and does not have a dentalinfection requiring treatment.  \nDentist name(please print):                                                \nDentist signature:                                                            \nDate:                                  \nThis letter is an important part of our preoperative patient evaluation;please fax this letter back to us assoon as possible.  \nThank you for your assistance,Dr.Daniel 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