infective endocarditis

Oral Hygiene Plays a Bigger Role Than Antibiotics in Preventing Infective Endocarditis

Maintenance of good oral health is more important than the use of antibiotics during...

Infective Endocarditis Infection Rates Soar in England

Infective endocarditis (IE) is on the rise in England, according to researchers at the...

Antibiotic Prophylaxis Recommended for Patients at High Risk of Infective Endocarditis

Research at the University of Sheffield has revealed the impact that a change in...

FGDP(UK) Endorses Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has endorsed new advice for dentists...

Dentists Meet Antibiotic Guidelines for High-Risk Cardiac Patients

Dentists and oral surgeons are in good compliance with guidelines issued by the American...

Oral Bacterium “Lassoes” Heart Tissue to Cause Disease

Streptococcus gordonii is one of the more than 700 different species of bacteria that...