Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 203, 389 - 393 (2007)
Published online: 13 October 2007 | doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.892
Subject Categories: Health policy | Medical matters | Patient management | Therapeutics
Guidelines for the management of patients on oral anticoagulants requiring dental surgery
D. J. Perry1, T. J. C. Noakes2 & P. S. Helliwell3
- Evidence-based, up-to-date guidelines.
- Addresses a common problem encountered in dental practice.
- Of value to both primary care and hospital-based dental practitioners.
- Simplifies the management of patients on oral anticoagulants requiring dental surgery.
Abstract
The objective of these guidelines is to provide healthcare professionals, including primary care dental practitioners, with clear guidance on the management of patients on oral anticoagulants requiring dental surgery. The guidance may not be appropriate in all cases and individual patient circumstances may dictate an alternative approach.
- British Committee for Standards in Haematology and Department of Haematology, Box 234, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2QQ
- Department of Haematology, Box 234, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2QQ
- Derriford Hospital NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
- National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA), 4-8 Maple Street, London, W1T 5HD
Correspondence to: D. J. Perry1 e-mail: david.perry@addenbrookes.nhs.uk