title: A dental view of controversies in the prophylaxis of infective endocarditis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Oral Surgery Department, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, U.K.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: McGowan
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003813:Dentistry; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents