ArticleThe open dentistry journal2013
Assessment of knowledge of dental staff at a saudi arabian university regarding the prophylaxis for infective endocarditis.
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- Utilization of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Cardiac Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study.Journal of the Saudi Heart Association · 2023Article
- United Arab Emirates dentists' perceptions about the management of broken down first permanent molars and their enforced extraction in children: a questionnaire survey.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2020Article
- Physicians' knowledge and practice attitudes toward infective endocarditis antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines in Saudi Arabia.Journal of the Saudi Heart Association · 2019Article
- Awareness of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Infective Endocarditis Among Dental Students and Interns at a Teaching Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The open dentistry journal · 2015Article
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Abstract
unlabelledThe use of prophylactic antibiotics for the prevention of infective endocarditis following dental procedures has long been debated and there is still confusion regarding its efficacy. As a result, the prophylactic treatment varies considerably amongst different countries across the world and amongst different dental practitioners.
aimTo evaluate the knowledge of dental staff regarding the guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis.
methodsThis was a cross sectional analytical study which included all staff members. A self administered questionnaire was used and responses were "graded" according to the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
resultsThe response rate was 87% (N=39) and 97% reported to use the AHA guidelines; 66% reported their knowledge was based on previous training and scientific journals. Of those cardiac conditions and dental procedures which required prophylaxis; 47% and 65% chose the correct option, respectively. Penicillin was prescribed as the drug of choice by the majority of respondents.
conclusionsAlthough almost all staff reported the use of the AHA guidelines, many were not following them. The study emphasizes the need for continuous education and evaluation of this critical aspect of dentistry.
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