@suzva No stents here, but a body full of orthopedic implants, the first done at age 54. The first dentist didn't mention pre-dosing with antibiotics, but when I showed up at my first dental cleaning a couple weeks after surgery on crutches (Why not now? I'm off work anyways) the aide at the front desk stopped me cold.

She said the surgeon should have had me do the cleaning before surgery because I needed to wait 6 months, and then I would need premedication with antiobiotics.
I went back and looked at both his pre- and post-surgery instructions, and there was no mention of this limitation. For many reasons that guy is no longer my ortho.

But I have been pre-medicating now for over 20 years, and waiting 3-6 months after joint surgeries for a cleaning. Emergency procedures are permitted earlier, but with antibiotics before and for 2 weeks afterwards.
My most recent surgeon, who replaced my wrist this past summer, called the pre-med routine "a small price to pay" and I agree.

@suzva I'm really surprised that your Cardiologist's office/doctor didn't give you a complete booklet on your upcoming procedure that outlined all the do's and dont's before and after the surgery and dental work is a huge part of what a patient needs to know.

I know I didn't know until I was scheduled for my first stent which was a complex PCI and I had work done within the timeline they gave me BEFORE I had my procedure. I'm happy your dentist's office was aware. Best wishes.