A dental view of controversies in the prophylaxis of infective endocarditis.
Dental care of patients at risk of endocarditis must reflect changes in dental disease prevalence and in patients' expectations. Simplified recommendations on antibiotic prophylaxis are being widely applied.
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Oral Surgery Department, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, U.K.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003813:Dentistry; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents