ArticleMedical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre2018
Antibiotic and Analgesic Prescription Patterns among Dentists or Management of Dental Pain and Infection during Endodontic Treatment.
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- Drug Prescribing Practices in Dental Care Patients at a Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic in Oman.Oman medical journal · 2020Article
- Antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists for endodontic infections; a cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to determine prescription patterns of antibiotics and analgesics among dentists in the management of dental pain and infection for medically healthy patients undergoing endodontic management. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis descriptive cross-sectional survey was based on a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire collected data on age, gender, years of experience, and the qualifications of dentists. Feedback on prescription patterns for antibiotics and analgesics was collected for a number of clinical scenarios. Participants' choices regarding the type, dose, and duration of antibiotics/analgesics were recorded. Completed questionnaires were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS; version 24) to determine relationships between prescription patterns, age, gender, and educational qualification.
resultsOf the 227 participants surveyed, 190 (83.7%) did not prescribe antibiotics for patients complaining of severe pain. There were significant associations between age and years of experience and antibiotic prescription for pain management (p = 0.035 and 0.04, respectively). Of the participants, 199 (87.7%) never prescribed antibiotics for reversible pulpitis with normal periapical area; there was a statistical significance in relation to gender (p = 0.044). Amoxicillin 500 mg was prescribed most of the time (51.5%). Diclofenac K (50 mg) was prescribed by 41% of the participants, while 39.2% of the participants very often prescribed ibuprofen (600 mg).
conclusionMost dentists prescribed analgesics and antibiotics as recommended, but more education on the proper use of these medicines is needed for dentists and patients.
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