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ArticleInternational dental journal2025

Insights Into Antimicrobial Resistance From Dental Students in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Saba Ghafoor, Gabriela Salvadori, Shiho Kino, Vy Thi Nhat Nguyen, Tam Thi-Thanh Nguyen, Miho Ishimaru, Antônio Pedro Ricomini-Filho, Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing, Dileep De Silva, Jun Aida and 3 more

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Saba GhafoorInstitute of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Gabriela SalvadoriInstitute of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Shiho KinoDepartment of Oral Health Promotion, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Vy Thi Nhat NguyenFaculty of Odonto-Stomatology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam.
Tam Thi-Thanh NguyenFaculty of Odonto-Stomatology, The University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Miho IshimaruThe Institute of Education, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Antônio Pedro Ricomini-FilhoPiracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil.
Cassiano Kuchenbecker RösingFaculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Dileep De SilvaFaculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Jun AidaDepartment of Oral Health Promotion, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Belinda Farias NicolauFaculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Ratilal LallooThe University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Brisbane, Australia.
Roger JungesInstitute of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. Electronic address: roger.junges@odont.uio.no.

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Abstract

backgroundDentists, as prominent prescribers, are key stakeholders in addressing the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. Dental students' perceptions about the topic have been underexplored in the Asia-Pacific region, a key location for the development and spread of AMR. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness and confidence to prescribe antimicrobials amongst dental students studying in the region.

methodsStudents from 15 dental schools in 4 countries were invited to participate in a cross-sectional online survey during 2022-2023. A previously validated and standardised 14-item instrument was utilised.

resultsIn all, 1413 responses were collected from Australia (n = 165), Sri Lanka (n = 112), Japan (n = 173), and Vietnam (n = 963). Of those, 201 were from final-year students (14.2%). On a scale from 1 to 10, awareness on AMR was placed at a mean (SEM) priority of 8.09 (0.05). With regards to target areas to address for mitigation of the AMR crisis, participants placed general public awareness at the top (mean [SEM] 8.53 [0.05]). Final-year students presented a mean (SEM) level of confidence to prescribe antibiotics of 6.01 (0.14) on a scale from 1 to 10, whilst 59.7% and 56.8% indicated feeling pressured to prescribe by patients or when lacking time, respectively. Final-year students participating in research activities assigned a higher priority to AMR compared to their peers not involved in research (mean [SEM] 8.6 [0.19] vs 7.81 [0.16]; P = .01).

conclusionsThis study highlights a need for increased awareness and confidence to prescribe amongst dental students in the Asia-Pacific region, an understudied population thus far. To mitigate this issue, the implementation (followed by assessment) of local educational and antibiotic stewardship initiatives is warranted.

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Drug Resistance, MicrobialHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeStudents, DentalAdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansJapanMaleSri LankaSurveys and QuestionnairesVietnamYoung AdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntimicrobial resistanceAntimicrobial stewardshipDental educationDrug prescriptionsMicrobiologyOne Health

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