Abstract | AIM: To assess the types and frequency of antibiotic prescriptions by Belgian dentists, the indications for antibiotic prescription, and dentists' knowledge about recommended practice in antibiotic use. METHODOLOGY: In this cross-sectional survey, dental practitioners were asked to record information about all antibiotics prescribed to their patients during a 2-week period. The dental practitioners were also asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire regarding demographic data, prescribing practices, and knowledge about antibiotic use. A random sample of 268 Belgian dentists participated in the survey. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Discrepancies between observed and recommended practice support the need for educational initiatives to promote rational use of antibiotics in dentistry in Belgium.
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Authors | A Mainjot, W D'Hoore, A Vanheusden, J-P Van Nieuwenhuysen |
Journal | International endodontic journal
(Int Endod J)
Vol. 42
Issue 12
Pg. 1112-7
(Dec 2009)
ISSN: 1365-2591 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 19912383
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination
- Amoxicillin
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Topics |
- Amoxicillin
(therapeutic use)
- Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination
(therapeutic use)
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis
(statistics & numerical data)
- Belgium
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Dentists
(psychology)
- Drug Prescriptions
(statistics & numerical data)
- Drug Resistance, Microbial
- Drug Utilization
(statistics & numerical data)
- Female
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Humans
- Male
- Periapical Abscess
(drug therapy)
- Practice Patterns, Dentists'
(statistics & numerical data)
- Pulpitis
(drug therapy)
- Surveys and Questionnaires
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