Management of dental patients taking direct oral anticoagulants: Dabigatran

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are increasingly used as alternatives to warfarin because of the superior pharmacokinetic properties. Clinical guidelines on the influences of DOACs for dental procedures have emerged, but all of necessity based on low‐quality available evidence. Herein, we share our experience with a case series, and propose a protocol regarding the management of dental patients taking DOACs.
Source: Oral Diseases - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: PROF SCULLY MEMORIAL ISSUE Source Type: research