Martin Thornhill explores the implications of recent changes to NICE guidelines around infective endocarditis prevention in dentistry – how should the workflow of dentists and the wider team change and what are the legal implications of not following guidance correctly?
UK guidance on antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures recently underwent its most significant change in nearly two decades, with high-risk patients now recommended for cover before extractions and oral surgery.
Martin Thornhill, emeritus professor of oral medicine at the University of Sheffield, explained why the guidance has changed and what these changes mean for the dental profession.
Why did the UK previously advise against the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures?
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