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Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Dentistry

BC Manjunath, BR Chandrashekar, RRM Vatchala, P Babaji, I Singh, K Arora, C Madan

Citation Information : Manjunath B, Chandrashekar B, Vatchala R, Babaji P, Singh I, Arora K, Madan C. Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Dentistry. J Oral Health Comm Dent 2013; 7 (2):101-107.

DOI: 10.5005/johcd-7-2-101

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Published Online: 01-03-2014

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Abstract

Background

Antimicrobial agents are life saving drugs which are used in management of various life threatening infections but irrational use of antibiotics have led to resurgence of multidrug resistant bacteria which are associated with global increase in mortality due to various infections. Dentists are one among important health care personnel who prescribe antibiotics routinely to treat various oral infections.

Objectives

To summarise the evidence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) encountered in dental practice, discuss factors associated with it and suggest measures to prevent antimicrobial resistance in dentistry.

Methodology

Articles were identified by searching in electronic data bases such as PubMed, Medline, Embase, Google Scholar and Cochrane data bases using key words like antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance, and antibiotic resistance in dentistry. The articles fulfilling the objectives were included.

Results and Conclusions

Dentists also contribute significantly to the global burden of antimicrobial resistance due to irrational use of antibiotics. Antibiotic stewardship is essential to prevent antimicrobial resistance in dental practice and hence there is an urgent need to educate not only dentists but general public as well. The article describes the gravity of the AMR and the importance of prudent use of antibiotics is discussed.


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