FGDP UK noted the robustness of the process and methods used to carry out the review and hope that the advice will be accepted by all healthcare professionals and that patients at risk of infective endocarditis are advised of the importance of maintaining good oral health.
The FGDP(UK)’s guidelines Antimicrobial Prescribing For General Dental Practitioners reflect the NICE guidance and with the increasing problem of antimicrobial resistance provide evidence based guidance for prudent prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship. These are freely available to view online and can be found at www.fgdpstandards.com. The FGDP(UK) will again be actively supporting European Antibiotic Awareness Day on November 18 and Public Health England’s Antibiotic pledge campaign in the same month.