Dental treatment, antibiotic cover and infective endocarditis: a major rethink
Seymour, R.A.
Dental Update 35(6): 366-8 370
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0305-5000 PMID: 18717098 Document Number: 617264
The NICE Guidelines on Prophylaxis against Infective Endocarditis were published early this year. In this review, consideration is given to the evidence that the Working Party evaluated in arriving at their recommendations. The NICE Guidelines will have a very significant impact upon clinical practice. Antibiotic cover to prevent infective endocarditis prior to dental treatment has been a confusing and contentious issue. All members of the dental team should welcome these Guidelines which will impact upon the delivery of dental care to many categories of patient.