[Antibiotic prophylaxis of infective endocarditis in stomatology--a survey of cardiologists].

According to epidemiological reports; 14-20% of infectious endocarditis (IE) are associated with previous stomatological procedures (oral surgery, procedures during periodontal and conservative endodontic therapy and intra-ligament anesthesia) which cause transitory bacteriemia for 10-15 minutes. In patients at risk, such short lasting bacteriemia is sufficient for the development of infectious endocarditis. In everyday practice we encounter patients at risk for IE referred to oral surgery (most often tooth extraction) at the Oral Surgery Division, Department of Facial, Maxillary and Oral Surgery, Dubrava University Hospital.

Influence of oral health on combat readiness in the Croatian army.

The impact of the acute stomatological conditions on the reducing of the combat readiness is an important responsibility for the military planners. Classification of dental health is the primary condition for research and assessment of the army dental readiness for combat. Clinical examination of teeth and mouth included 912 soldiers, 650 of whom were recruits and 262 active duty military personnel.