ArticleFrontiers in oral health2025
Antibiotic resistance: knowledge, attitudes, and prescribing behaviors among dental students: a cross-sectional study.
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- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Antibiotic Prescribing Among Arab Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.International dental journal · 2026Article
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- Strengthening climate-health literacy through sustainability education among dental students: a quasi-experimental evaluation.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- From knowledge to practice: Antibiotic prescribing behaviors and antimicrobial stewardship awareness among Iraqi dental students.AIMS public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global crisis exacerbated by inappropriate antibiotic use, including in dentistry. This study evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and prescribing behaviours of Palestinian dental students to identify gaps and inform educational interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 4th, 5th, and internship-year dental students from four Palestinian dental schools. A validated online survey assessed knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and prescribing behaviours. Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests and Pearson correlations, examined associations between knowledge, confidence, and prescribing practices. Results: Among 586 participants (38% response rate), 72.2% recognized antibiotic misuse as a resistance driver, yet only 40.3% felt confident in prescribing decisions. Inappropriate prescribing was reported, with 13.3% prescribing antibiotics daily due to diagnostic uncertainty ( Conclusions: Significant gaps in knowledge, confidence, and prescribing behaviours among Palestinian dental students highlight the urgent need for enhanced antibiotic stewardship education. Implementing targeted interventions, standardized guidelines, and improved access to prescribing resources is essential to promote responsible antibiotic use and combat AMR in dentistry.
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