Assessing Variances in Dentist’s Interpretations of Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines: A Survey of Dental School Faculty

Conclusions: Data gathered revealed a difference of opinions among dental faculty concerning the appropriate dental procedures warranting the prescription of AP for patients at risk of IE. Similarly, there was a lack of consensus among dental faculty regarding dental procedures specifically involvin...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Bereckis, Susan Rowan, Danny Hanna, Aniruddh Narvekar, Anne Koerber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ijod/9355907
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Summary:Conclusions: Data gathered revealed a difference of opinions among dental faculty concerning the appropriate dental procedures warranting the prescription of AP for patients at risk of IE. Similarly, there was a lack of consensus among dental faculty regarding dental procedures specifically involving GM. The discordance observed between these two categories implies a potential lack of clarity in the 2007 AHA guidelines. The criteria related to GM for determining the necessity of AP in high-risk individuals may introduce confusion for dental faculty, possibly extending to dentists practicing in nonacademic settings. Such ambiguity can potentially contribute to inappropriate decision-making regarding the prescription of AP.
ISSN:1687-8736