International Journal of Dental Sciences & Research - Volumes & Issues - Volume 1: Dec 2021, Issue 2

Antibiotic prescription practice in dentistry – a survey study

  • Published: Dec 2021
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Vishal kumar Arora, Mankirat Grewal, Neha Rani, Jashandeep Kaur Gaddu, Harpreet Kaur

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Antibiotic, Amoxicillin, pulpitis, pericoronitis

Abstract

Aims: The aims of study were: 1. To analyze the most commonly prescribed antibiotics 2. Conditions in which antibiotics are being prescribed 3.Awareness of antibiotic resistance among the dental practitioners of Punjab

Methodology: It was an observational cross-sectional study. Dental practitioners of Punjab were selected for the study. A total sample of 200 was taken for study. A questionnaire was prepared containing questions such as the most commonly prescribed antibiotics, conditions where antibiotics are indicated, antibiotic resistance and reasons for prescribing antibiotics etc.

Results: It was found that most of dentists were aware of antibiotic resistance. Most common conditions for prescribing antibiotics were localized intraoral swelling, pericoronitis, irreversible pulpitis etc. Most common prescribed drug was amoxicillin clavulanic acid and second was amoxicillin.

Conclusion: Dental practitioners should have thorough knowledge about antibiotic prescription, their side effects, antibiotic resistance, and exact condition for use of antibiotics. Dentists should prescribe antibiotics to the patients only according to the latest guidelines of antibiotic prescription, where it is indicated. It should not be a first-line treatment modality.

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