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Background <p>Anticoagulant medications are commonly prescribed, but dental surgery poses bleeding risks requiring careful management. Dental care for patients on anticoagulant therapy requires balancing thromboembolic risk against bleeding risk. Dentists regularly see such patients but must have adequate knowledge to treat them safely.</p> Methods <p>A cross-sectional study examined the knowledge and practices of 141 dentists, physicians, internists and dental students across 4 countries regarding new oral anticoagulants. A questionnaire assessed understanding of medication management in dental patients. Demographic data was also collected. Statistical analysis identified relationships between responses and characteristics.</p> Results <p>Overall knowledge was moderate, highest on coagulation testing and recommendations. Familiarity with bleeding prevention procedures during and after treatment was good, especially consultation practices. Females had significantly higher procedure scores than males. Knowledge differed significantly between age groups but not by other demographics.</p> Conclusion <p>While baseline capabilities appear sufficient, gaps exist regarding missed dose effects and drug interactions. Targeted educational resources emphasizing individual learning needs could optimize care. Collaborative guidelines incorporating case-based 1teaching may help standardize clinician understanding across specialties and countries.</p>

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Management Measures Using New Anticoagulants in the Areas of Dental Surgery and Clinicians' Knowledge

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    2026年3月7日

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  • Safya Saleh Alhroob,
  • Mehmet Gagari Caymaz,
  • Mazen Altagar

摘要

Background

Anticoagulant medications are commonly prescribed, but dental surgery poses bleeding risks requiring careful management. Dental care for patients on anticoagulant therapy requires balancing thromboembolic risk against bleeding risk. Dentists regularly see such patients but must have adequate knowledge to treat them safely.

Methods

A cross-sectional study examined the knowledge and practices of 141 dentists, physicians, internists and dental students across 4 countries regarding new oral anticoagulants. A questionnaire assessed understanding of medication management in dental patients. Demographic data was also collected. Statistical analysis identified relationships between responses and characteristics.

Results

Overall knowledge was moderate, highest on coagulation testing and recommendations. Familiarity with bleeding prevention procedures during and after treatment was good, especially consultation practices. Females had significantly higher procedure scores than males. Knowledge differed significantly between age groups but not by other demographics.

Conclusion

While baseline capabilities appear sufficient, gaps exist regarding missed dose effects and drug interactions. Targeted educational resources emphasizing individual learning needs could optimize care. Collaborative guidelines incorporating case-based 1teaching may help standardize clinician understanding across specialties and countries.