A survey on systemic antibiotic prescription among dentists in Romandy
Swiss Dent J. 2023 Jul 13;133. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health threat that arises from the excessive and incorrect use of antibiotics. As key players in the evolution of AMR, medical and dental practitioners are often questioned on their indications for antibiotic prescription during daily practice. The present survey aimed to evaluate self-reported practices regarding systemic antibiotic prescription among Swiss dentists in Romandy. An electronic questionnaire was sent to 331 dentists working in the French-speaking part of Switzerland and the responses were analy...
Source: Schweizer Monatsschrift fur Zahnmedizin - July 13, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Alexandre Loume Panagiotis Gardelis Alkisti Zekeridou Catherine Giannopoulou Source Type: research