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Assessment Of Dental Care In Children With Congenital Heart Disease, Mollie Walton
Assessment Of Dental Care In Children With Congenital Heart Disease, Mollie Walton
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Background: The incidence of infective endocarditis (IE) is significantly higher in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) compared to the general population. Studies have investigated the incidence of IE in adults with CHD to identify the factors that contribute to the development of IE. One such factor is suboptimal oral health. Several studies have shown that children with CHD have higher levels of untreated oral disease as compared to children without CHD.
Objectives/Goal: Identify factors that may affect compliance with routine dental care, including: age, sex, severity of CHD, repair/palliation, and qualification for prophylactic antibiotics.
Methods/Design: A retrospective chart review …