التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Antibiotic Guardians: the Role of the Dental Profession. |
| المؤلفون: |
Cope, Anwen L., Lewis, Michael A. O. |
| المصدر: |
Dental Update; Apr2017, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p275-275, 8p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
ANTIBIOTICS, PUBLIC health, DENTISTRY, DRUG resistance in microorganisms, OCCUPATIONAL roles |
| مستخلص: |
The increasing emergence of antibiotic resistance is a major international public health problem. As a consequence, it is essential that steps are taken to conserve the effectiveness of existing antimicrobial agents. Consumption of antibiotics is the prime contributor to the development of resistance. General dental practitioners write almost 1 out of 10 prescriptions for antibiotics in primary care within the UK and therefore the prudent prescribing of antibiotics in dentistry has never been more vital. This paper outlines the impact of antimicrobial resistance on modern healthcare, describes the current use of antibiotics in general dental practice, and recommends pragmatic ways in which dental practitioners can evaluate and optimize their prescribing. Clinical relevance: Dental professionals have a responsibility to both their patients and the wider community to prescribe antibiotics appropriately. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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