| Appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing in dental practice: results of two clinical audits conducted at a university hospital |
| Saturday, October 03, 2026 12:47 PM |
| Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global public health threat, and dentistry contributes substantially to unnecessary antibiotic use. Despite the publication of clear prescribing recommendations by the European Society of Endodontology (ESE) in 2018, inappropriate antibiotic prescribing remains common, particularly in dental emergency settings. This study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing in a university dental emergency department and to assess the impact of an audit-and-feedback intervention. Read more. |