Important change in the infective endocarditis prevention guidance
09 Oct 2026
Clinical Excellence Theatre
Learning Content
To update and inform dentists about the very important change in NICE guidance that has occurred regarding how patients at increased risk of infective endocarditis should be managed when undergoing at-risk dental procedures. Previously, NICE recommended against all use of antibiotic prophylaxis for endocarditis-prevention. This has drastically changed. NICE and SDCEP now recommend antibiotic proph
Aims
This talk aims to explain:
• The background and reasons for the guidance change
• The types of patients who should be considered for antibiotic prophylaxis
• The dental procedure for which antibiotic prophylaxis will need to be considered
• The antibiotic prophylaxis regimens to use
• The risks posed by different dental procedures and the risks and benefits of antibiotic prophylaxis
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