Prophylaxis for infective endocarditis: antibiotic sensitivity of dental plaque.

Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis in Dentistry: the New Guidline

The American Heart Association (AHA) has provided new guidelines for infective endocarditis prophylaxis in dentistry. In this paper, written for dentists, major changes in the updated recommendations which dentists should be aware have been discussed. These recommendations address the impact of oral hygiene and type of dental procedures on high-risk patients, risk of adverse reactions of antibi...

Awareness of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Infective Endocarditis Among Dental Students and Interns at a Teaching Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Introduction : Infective endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart endothelium and valves. It carries long-term health risks and compromises the heart condition. However, this condition has been rarely observed since the introduction of appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis. Dentists play a major role in preventing infective endocarditis in susceptible patients. In this study, we assessed t...

Infective endocarditis and dentistry: outcome-based research.

Antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of infective endocarditis has long been recommended for patients receiving dental care. Two studies of patients with endocarditis found limited risk associated with dental treatment. It is imperative that guidelines for therapy be based on outcome studies and on evidence of safety, efficacy and cost effectiveness.

Infective endocarditis and antibiotic prophylaxis--an update for South African dental practitioners.

بررسی عوامل خطر در بیماران مبتلا به اندوکاردیت عفونی

Background and purpose: Some complications such as infective endocarditis may develop following dental procedures. Preventing infective endocarditis is possible by identifying and eliminating the underlying risk factors. This study was designed to investigate the risk factors for infective endocarditis. Materials and methods: In a cross sectional study we investigated 60 patients with infecti...