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ArticleScientific reports2024

Overprescription of antibiotics in Brazilian dental clinics: an evaluation of current practices.

Carlos Augusto das Neves, Karolayne Larissa Russi, Carlos Henrique Alves, Natália Conceição Rocha, Natalie Gabrielle Leite de Souza, Ana Carolina da Graça Fagundes, Lucas Miguel de Carvalho, Raquel Girardello

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8 authors.

Carlos Augusto das Neves *Health Sciences Post-Graduate Program, Universidade São Francisco, 218, São Francisco Ave., Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil.
Karolayne Larissa Russi *Health Sciences Post-Graduate Program, Universidade São Francisco, 218, São Francisco Ave., Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil.
Carlos Henrique AlvesHealth Sciences Post-Graduate Program, Universidade São Francisco, 218, São Francisco Ave., Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil.
Natália Conceição RochaHealth Sciences Post-Graduate Program, Universidade São Francisco, 218, São Francisco Ave., Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil.
Natalie Gabrielle Leite de SouzaHealth Sciences Post-Graduate Program, Universidade São Francisco, 218, São Francisco Ave., Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil.
Ana Carolina da Graça FagundesCollege of Dentistry, Universidade São Francisco, Bragança Paulista, Brazil.
Lucas Miguel de CarvalhoHealth Sciences Post-Graduate Program, Universidade São Francisco, 218, São Francisco Ave., Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil.
Raquel GirardelloHealth Sciences Post-Graduate Program, Universidade São Francisco, 218, São Francisco Ave., Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil. raquel.girardello@usf.edu.br.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The use of antibiotics by dentist surgeons faces a lack of consensus among professionals and researchers, whether in relation to prophylaxis, or at least regarding the real need for their use. Recent studies increasingly question the use of prophylactic antibiotic therapy in healthy patients. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of dentist surgeons working in offices across Brazil regarding antibiotic use protocols and antibiotic resistance. A questionnaire was made via Google Forms and sent by email. The results showed that most dentists prescribe antibiotics for all surgical procedures performed in their office, regardless of the complexity and the patient. Furthermore, low scientific basis was observed among some of the professionals interviewed regarding the best therapeutic choice and the role of antibiotics in the surgical procedure. The present study highlights the urgent need to improve the knowledge of these professionals in Brazil, to reduce the impact on antibiotic resistance.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsDental ClinicsPractice Patterns, Dentists'Antibiotic ProphylaxisBrazilDentistsFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntibiotic therapyAntimicrobial resistanceDysbiosisOral microbiome

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PMID39616205
PMCPMC11608268

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