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Antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures for patients at high risk of infective endocarditis - A systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Abstract Background: Clinical use of antibiotics prophylaxis (AP) for preventing infective endocarditis (IE) after invasive dental procedures is controversial. Objectives: To determine whether there is a genuine need for AP to prevent IE in high-risk patients undergoing invasive dental procedures. to 0.58; P = 0.0001).

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Which Insurance Plans Cover the Most Expensive Dental Procedures?

Dentistry Today

For the full findings of the study as well as examples of dental plans covering each procedure, see Which Dental Plans Cover the Three Most Costly Dental Procedures? Launched in 2001 by Mark Kelsey, DentalInsurance.com is the pioneer of the online dental insurance marketplaces.

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Comparative analysis of dental procedure mix in public and private dental benefits programs

Dental News and Technology

Abstract Background: There is little published research on whether public and private dental benefits plans affect the types of oral health care procedures patients receive. To compare procedure mix with beneficiaries who had private dental benefits, the authors used claims data from the 2018 IBM MarketScan dental database.

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Antibiotics to prevent bacterial endocarditis following dental procedures

The Dental Elf

This Cochrane review update of antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures in people at risk or at high risk of bacterial endocarditis included one case-controlled study. The post Antibiotics to prevent bacterial endocarditis following dental procedures appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Quality appraisal of antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines to prevent infective endocarditis following dental procedures: a systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Published: July 24, 2022 DOI: [link] Abstract Objective : To assess the quality of clinical practice guidelines for the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent infective endocarditis in indicated dental procedures. Study design : We searched on Medline/OVID, CINAHL/EBSCO, EMBASE from January 2011 to January 2022.

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Time-saving products for time-saving dental procedures

3M

Many dental procedures have been shortened by innovation and the last few years have seen many new technologies come to the market which can assist with everything from bonding; bulk filling cavities; temporising a prep and impression taking. Reducing treatment time often means less stress for you and less stress for the patient.

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The Most Popular Cosmetic Dental Procedures for Improving Your Smile

Batchelor-Dentistry

In this blog post, we're excited to unveil the most popular cosmetic dental procedures that have been making waves in the world of dentistry. It's not just about aesthetics; it's about the self-assuredness that comes with knowing your smile shines brightly.