Appropriateness of Antibiotic Prophylaxis Before Dental Procedures, 2016-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis is common yet unnecessary for many dental visits. In this analysis, our objective was to assess whether the appropriateness of antibiotic prophylaxis has improved over time.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using dental visits from 2016 to 2018 (data analyzed in 2021) using medical and prescriptions claims data of patients from the U.S. with commercial dental insurance. Antibiotic prophylaxis was defined as a ≤2 days' supply prescription dispensed within 7 days before a dental visit. Appropriateness of prophylaxis was defined on the basis of the manipulation of the gingiva/tooth periapex or oral mucosa perforation in patients with appropriate cardiac diagnoses. Associations between patient and visit characteri

SUBMITTER: Hubbard CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9133147 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature