Guidelines for the management of patients on oral anticoagulants requiring dental surgery

Key Points 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. 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.