Penn Scientists Find No Link Between Dental Procedures And Heart Valve Infection
Despite long-standing guidelines recommending antibiotic prophylaxis for dental patients with cardiac valvular problems, a new study finds no association between dental procedures and the onset of endocarditis. The researchers suggest reconsidering current policies due to low incidence and potential risks associated with antibiotics.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·DateNov 14, 1998