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Controversies in Stoppage of Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications Prior to Oral Surgery
Dental procedures can pose a risk of bleeding, and it is not uncommon for dentists to consult prescribing physicians regarding a mutual patient's antiplatelet and anticoagulant medication to prevent excessive bleeding during or after an upcoming procedure. However, there has been a growing controversy in the dental community surrounding the stoppage of these medications prior to dental procedures. Some believe that stopping these medications prior to dental procedures is necessary to reduce the risk of bleeding complications, while others argue that stopping them can increase the risk of stroke or other thromboembolic even...
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - August 12, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Michael H. Chan, Feiyi Sun, Jonathan Malakan Source Type: research

Analysing the effectiveness of topical bleeding care following tooth extraction in patients receiving dual antiplatelet therapy-retrospective observational study
Patients using antiplatelet drugs following infarctions, acute coronary syndrome or stroke pose a significant clinical problem if it is necessary to perform surgery, including dental surgery, since they are at...
Source: BMC Oral Health - January 15, 2021 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bogumi ł Lewandowski, Aleksander Myszka, Małgorzata Migut, Ewelina Czenczek-Lewandowska and Robert Brodowski Tags: Research article Source Type: research

Dental procedures in patients taking antithrombotics
Patients taking medications for thrombus or clot formation disorders are often seen in the dental office. These individuals are at a higher risk for bleeding while they are taking these medications, yet their risk for stroke, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and venous thromboembolism (VTE) increases if the medications are discontinued. Dental practitioners have followed various recommendations for the use of these agents, but newer agents have come on the market and recommendations change. Antithrombotics fall into the categories of anticoagulant, antiplatelet, or fibrinolytic agents.
Source: Dental Abstracts - November 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Tags: Hands On Source Type: research

A randomized clinical trial of oral hygiene care programmes during stroke rehabilitation
Conclusions Although both oral hygiene care programmes were effective in terms of plaque and gingival bleeding control, the AOHCP was more effective than the COHCP in reducing dental plaque and gingival bleeding. Clinical Significance This study highlighted the value of oral hygiene programmes within stroke outpatient rehabilitation and provides evidence to advocate for the inclusion of oral hygiene care programmes within stroke outpatient rehabilitation for patients with normal cognitive abilities.
Source: Journal of Dentistry - April 11, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Periodontal conditions and incidence of new cardiovascular events among patients with coronary vascular disease.
CONCLUSIONS: Periodontal conditions and oral care habits are not independent indicators for further adverse events in patients with CVD. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 27502057 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Clinical Periodontology - August 8, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Reichert S, Schulz S, Benten AC, Lutze A, Seifert T, Schlitt M, Werdan K, Hofmann B, Wienke A, Schaller HG, Schlitt A Tags: J Clin Periodontol Source Type: research

Association between periodontal diseases and systemic illnesses: A survey among internal medicine residents in Nigeria
Conclusions Knowledge of periodontal disease as a risk factor for systemic illnesses among medical residents in Nigeria is inadequate. These relationships should be emphasized in continuing medical education courses.
Source: The Saudi Dental Journal - November 10, 2015 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Use of floss/interdental brushes is associated with lower risk for new cardiovascular events among patients with coronary heart disease
ConclusionsThese findings suggest that flossing and brushing of interdental spaces might reduce the risk for new cardiovascular events among patients with CHD. The hypothesis that interdental cleaning per se reduces the risk of new cardiovascular events should be examined in an interventional study.
Source: Journal of Periodontal Research - May 14, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: S. Reichert, A. Schlitt, V. Beschow, A. Lutze, S. Lischewski, T. Seifert, T. Dudakliewa, R. Gawe, K. Werdan, B. Hofmann, H.‐G. Schaller, S. Schulz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Association between periodontal disease and non-fatal ischemic stroke: a case-control study.
Conclusion. This case-control study demonstrates that periodontal disease, especially markers such as BOP and bone loss, is independently associated with ischemic stroke. PMID: 24720864 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica - April 11, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lafon A, Tala S, Ahossi V, Perrin D, Giroud M, Béjot Y Tags: Acta Odontol Scand Source Type: research