Background Patients with pulpal and periapical conditions often seek treatment for pain,
intraoral swelling, or both. Even when definitive, conservative dental treatment (DCDT) is an …

Objective To assess the appropriateness of outpatient antibiotic prescribing for privately
insured children and non-elderly adults in the US using a comprehensive classification …

Importance Antibiotics are recommended before certain dental procedures in patients with
select comorbidities to prevent serious distant site infections. Objective To assess the …

Antimicrobial 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 …

Background Local operative treatments are generally preferred for most dental diseases,
with antibiotics only recommended as an adjunct in specific cases. Misuse and overuse of …

Background Little is known about antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists. The objective of
this study was to gain a better understanding of dentists' beliefs and behaviors regarding the …

Background Little is known about factors that influence dentists' decision making concerning
antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) prescribing. The objective of this study was to determine factors …

Background Reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions (Rxs) is a major quality
improvement initiative in the United States. Tracking antibiotic prescribing trends is 1 method …

Background There is a limited need for antibiotics when treating oral health problems, yet
they are often prescribed, increasing risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). With AMR a …

Until recently, little attention has been paid to the use of antibiotics in dentistry. Dentists
prescribe 10% of outpatient antibiotics and frequently rank in the top 5 of all outpatient …