Dental presenting complaints in simulated GP consultations for undergraduate medical students

Background: The number of patients presenting with dental problems to General Practitioners (GP) is increasing, with a typical practice expecting to see 30 –48 patients for dental advice a year and antibiotics being prescribed in 57.1% of these consultations. British Medical Association guidance states that the treatment of dental problems is not the responsibility of GPs and signposting to a dentist should be carried out.
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: P126 Source Type: research