Antibiotic Prescribing in Dental Medicine—Best Practices for Successful Implementation
Oana Săndulescu,
Liliana Preoțescu,
Adrian Streinu-Cercel
et al.
Abstract:With rising rates of antimicrobial resistance throughout the world, it is time to revisit antibiotic prescribing policies and practices, and dentistry is an important area for focused intervention, as it accounts for up to 15% of all antimicrobial prescriptions. In this narrative review, we have analyzed the current state of the knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding antimicrobial use among dental professionals, and we have identified a set of seven recurring themes that drive inappropriate antibiotic pr… Show more
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