A survey of prescribing practices by general dentists in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Numerous studies of dental antibiotic prescribing show that overprescribing is a worldwide occurrence. The aim of this study was to assess prescribing practices of general dentists in Australia for antibiotics, analgesics and anxiolytics and to determine the extent to which prescribing is in accordance with current guidelines.

Methods

A structured questionnaire was sent to 1468 dentists in Victoria and Queensland in July-August 2018. The questionnaire covered demographics, clinical conditions where dentists prescribe antibiotics, non-clinical factors which influence prescribing, and medicines for anxiolysis and pain relief. Responses were scored using a system based on the current Australian therapeutic guidelines. Logistic regression was used to determine the rel

SUBMITTER: Teoh L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6704722 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature