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Antibiotic use in pediatric dental infections: knowledge and awareness levels of dentists.
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- Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Dentists on Antibiotic Use for Pediatric Dental Infections in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Antibiotic Prescribing in Dental Practice: A Cross-sectional Survey in Trinidad and Tobago.International dental journal · 2026Article
- Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns for Pulpitis in Pediatric Dentistry: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Antibiotic Prescribing Practices for Apical Periodontitis and Acute Periapical Abscess in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- A Thorough Analysis of Changing Antibiotic Resistance in Dental Practice: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2026Review
- Use of dental photography in pediatric dentistry practice.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Over-Prescription of Antibiotics for Pulpitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cross-Sectional Surveys.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Antibiotics Use for Dental or Oral Cavity Infections in Pediatric Dentistry: Knowledge and Prescribing Practices Between Italian Dentists.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Prevalence and Patterns of Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing by Brazilian Dentists for Pediatric Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.BioMed research international · 2025Article
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Abstract
Antibiotics are crucial in treating infections; however, their unnecessary and incorrect use can lead to numerous health issues, notably antibiotic resistance. Evaluating the accuracy and awareness of antibiotic prescription practices among dentists, who play a significant role in antibiotic use, is critical in developing effective health policies and professional training programs. This study assesses dentists' knowledge levels and practice habits regarding antibiotic use. Using a structured questionnaire, the research employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted with 202 general dentists, 98 pediatric dentists, and 43 oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Data were analyzed using demographic characteristics, antibiotic prescription practices, and scenario-based questions measuring knowledge levels. The results revealed that while most participants were generally knowledgeable about antibiotic use, inconsistencies in prescription practices were evident. Notably, unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions were identified in some cases, contributing to significant health issues such as antibiotic resistance. This study emphasizes the necessity of promoting conscious antibiotic use by evaluating dentists' practices. Therefore, the urgent need for developing professional training programs and strengthening strategies to combat antibiotic resistance is paramount.
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