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    Antibiotic prophylaxis is not indicated prior to dental procedures for prevention of periprosthetic joint infections

    Rademacher, W. M. H; Walenkamp, G.H. IM; Moojen, D. J. F; Hendriks, J. G. E; Goedendorp, T. A; Rozema, F. R.
    Acta orthop; 88 (5), 2017
    Background and purpose: To minimize the risk of hematogenous periprosthetic joint infection (HPJI), international and Dutch guidelines recommended antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures. Unclear definitions and contradictory recommendations in these guidelines have led to unnecessary antibioti...
    Focal Infection, Dental/prevention & control, Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage, Oral Hygiene, Antibiotic Prophylaxis/standards, Antibiotic Prophylaxis/methods, Joint Prosthesis/adverse effects, Prosthesis-Related Infections/prevention & control
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    Oral health: local authorities and partners

    England. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
    This guideline covers improving oral health by developing and implementing a strategy that meets the needs of people in the local community. It aims to promote and protect people’s oral health by improving their diet and oral hygiene, and by encouraging them to visit the dentist regularly....
    Oral Health, Dental Health Services, Health Promotion, Oral Hygiene/education, Dental Health Surveys, Fluorides/therapeutic use, Dental Caries/prevention & control
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