A Closer Look at the AHA's Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines

Authors

Dora-Ann Oddo, CUNY New York City College of TechnologyFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2021

Abstract

In May 2021, the American Heart Association (AHA) updated its antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis (IE). As some dental and dental hygiene procedures may increase the risk of this potentially life-threatening infection in at-risk patients, oral health professionals must have a thorough understanding of this serious, albeit rare infection of the heart and understand appropriate precautions for treatment. This article focuses on the AHA's guidelines; however, oral health professionals should also consider the IE guidelines from the American Academy of Orthopedics Surgeons.

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Originally published as Oddo,D (2021). A Closer Look At The AHA's Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.

https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/closer-look-ahas-antibiotic-prophylaxis-guidelines/