No increase in infective carditis after reducing routine antibiotic prophylaxis
NICE Guideline 64 does not recommend the routine use of antibiotic prophylaxis in invasive dental procedures to prevent infective carditis. Their guideline states that patients should only be offered...
View ArticleCosts of routine antibiotic prophylaxis prescribing to dental patients in the...
In March 2008 the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) produced new guidance recommending the cessation of antibiotic prophylaxis for all patients at risk of infective...
View ArticleStudy suggests that single application of prophylaxis paste can reduce...
Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) is a relatively common problem and we have reported on a number of studies and reviews over the past 12 months that have assessed various treatments to alleviate this...
View ArticleProfessional plaque removal more effective with oral hygiene instruction
Moderate to severe periodontal disease affects more than 30% of people. Professional mechanical plaque removal (PMPR) which includes, scale and polish, and oral prophylaxis but not root planning or...
View ArticleDentine hypersensitivity – calcium sodium phosphosilicate pastes effective...
This review of the use of Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate (CSPS) for the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity included 11 trials involving a total of 1190 patients suggesting that a 5% CSPS-containing...
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