Antibiotic prescribing for endodontic therapies: a comparative survey between general dental practitioners and final year Bachelor of Dental Surgery students in Cardiff, UK

ConclusionFinal year undergraduate students were aware of the antibiotic resistance crisis, although a third was not aware of guidelines for use of antibiotics in endodontic conditions; their responses to clinical scenario were generally compatible with the guidelines. General dentists were less aware of the implications of overuse of antibiotics and the existence of guidelines, and their responses were occasionally incompatible with antibiotic guidelines for endodontic therapies.

Source: International Endodontic Journal - February 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: A. A. Al Masan, P. M. H. Dummer, D. J. J. Farnell, M. E. Vianna Tags: Original Scientific Article Source Type: research