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Arekhi N, Mortazavi N, Bahramnejad E, Khouri V, Tajaldini M, Asgari N, Sohrabi A. Assessment of a combined mouthwash on pain relief in pericoronitis: a randomized clinical study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:855. [PMID: 39068391 PMCID: PMC11283692 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04660-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Pericoronitis, an inflammation near wisdom teeth, often occurs when they are partially emerged, especially in the lower jaw. Commonly, the gingiva partially envelops the tooth. Treatments vary from gingival surgery to extraction. This study assessed the efficacy of a mouthwash with Chlorhexidine, Benzydamine, Nanosilver, Amoxicillin, and Metronidazole for pain reduction and enhancement of maximum mouth opening in acute pericoronitis cases. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this randomized controlled clinical trial conducted at the Gorgan Dental Faculty, 48 pericoronitis patients were randomized into two groups. The control group used a 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash, while the case group used a mouthwash containing Chlorhexidine, Benzydamine, Nanosilver, Amoxicillin, and Metronidazole. The study recorded Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores for 7 days, and Maximum mouth opening (MMO) was measured at the start and after 7 days. The analysis was performed using SPSS v20. RESULTS In this study, we compared the effects of a combined mouthwash with those of a chlorhexidine mouthwash on pericoronitis in 48 patients, with an average age of 21.56 years. No significant difference in pain reduction was observed between the groups; however, both groups exhibited decreased pain and improved MMO post-treatment. The gender distribution was balanced across both groups. CONCLUSION The results indicate that both chlorhexidine mouthwash and combined mouthwash significantly improved maximum mouth opening. Nonetheless, there were no notable differences in efficacy between the two groups. These findings suggest that these mouthwashes may be beneficial for oral hygiene, warranting further in-depth research. TRIAL REGISTRATION Registered on 12/03/2023, registration number IRCT20230104057046N1.
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- Neman Arekhi
- Dental Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Dental Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 4916953363, Gorgan, Iran.
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- Dental Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Ischemic Disorders Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Physiology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Radinmehr Veterinary Laboratory, Radin Makian Azma Mehr Ltd, Gorgan, Iran
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Manciocchi E, Xhajanka E, D'Addazio G, Tafuri G, Santilli M, Rexhepi I, Caputi S, Sinjari B. Antibiotic prescribing patterns among dentists in Italy and Albania: A comparative questionnaire analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33575. [PMID: 39040368 PMCID: PMC11261076 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Objective To investigate the therapeutic and prophylactic use of antibiotics in dentistry in two countries. Methods This study used questionnaires to examine the prescribing habits of dentists in Italy (9th country in Europe for systemic antibiotic administration) and Albania an Extra European Union Country. A total of 1300 questionnaires were sent to Italian and Albanian dentists. Results In total, 180 Italian and 180 Albanian dentists completed the questionnaire. Penicillin use was higher in Italy (96.6 %) than Albania (82.8 %). Only 26.1 % of Italian dentists and 32 % of Albanian dentists followed the national guidelines for antibiotic administration. Conclusions Dentists tend to overprescribe antibiotics for treating existing conditions or as prophylaxis. They also highlighted a lack of adherence to established guidelines for antibiotic use. In addition, factors such as age, nationality, and sex appeared to influence the choice of antibiotics. Clinical significance Recently, the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become a global concern. The authors of this article highlight how dentists often prescribe antibiotics without a real need. Limiting the use of antibiotics in this category may help mitigate antibiotic resistance.
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- Eugenio Manciocchi
- Unit of Prosthodontics, Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
- Electron Microscopy Laboratory, University “G. d'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Tirana, Rruga E Dibres, 1001, Albania
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- Unit of Prosthodontics, Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
- Electron Microscopy Laboratory, University “G. d'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Prosthodontics, Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
- Electron Microscopy Laboratory, University “G. d'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Prosthodontics, Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
- Electron Microscopy Laboratory, University “G. d'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Prosthodontics, Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
- Electron Microscopy Laboratory, University “G. d'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Prosthodontics, Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
- Electron Microscopy Laboratory, University “G. d'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Prosthodontics, Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
- Electron Microscopy Laboratory, University “G. d'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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Guo Z, Zhou Y, Fu M, Zheng L, Shi L. Trends and patterns of antibiotic using from 2014 to 2018 in stomatology hospitals of China. Oral Dis 2024. [PMID: 38888035 DOI: 10.1111/odi.15042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze trends of antibiotic consumption and expenditure in Chinese stomatology hospitals between 2014 and 2018 with a longitudinal study design, and show the impacts of the comprehensive policy on dental antibiotic use in China. SUBJECT AND METHODS Consumption was quantified as the number of daily defined doses (DDDs) and expenditure as the procurement costs, using medical institutions' drug procurement data from the Chinese Monitoring Network for Rational Use of Drugs. Descriptive statistics was employed and the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was calculated to show the average annual growth rate. RESULTS Between 2014 and 2018, overall antibiotic consumption increased from 842.6 thousand DDDs to 1376.7 thousand DDDs (p < 0.001) and expenditure increased from 11.6 million RMB to 20.9 million RMB (p < 0.001), where other β-lactam antibacterials accounted for the largest proportion of total consumption (37.1%-50.1%) and expenditure (52.9%-66.6%), and also increase the largest (CAGR = 18.4%, p < 0.001). The proportion of oral antibiotics was nearly 9 times of parenteral antibiotics in consumption (CAGR = 0.3%, p = 0.023) and only 2 times in expenditure (CAGR = -1.7%, p = 0.112). The non-restricted group accounted for more than 90% of consumption (CAGR = 0.6%, p < 0.001). In 2018, oral first-generation cephalosporins (22.8%), oral imidazole derivatives (22.3%), and oral second-generation cephalosporins (19.2%) were the most frequently used antibiotic classification, while parenteral second-generation cephalosporins were top one (19.8%) for expenditure. At chemical substance levels, the consumption of oral cefradine ranked top one (21.4%) and parenteral cefuroxime accounted for the largest proportion of expenditure (14.5%) in 2018. Oral cefradine, oral metronidazole, and oral cefaclor were the top three frequently consumed antibiotics throughout the five years. CONCLUSIONS Despite the potential antibiotic overuse, the comprehensive antibiotic stewardship regulations of China got a satisfactory and better performance in dental practices. More effort is needed to establish more explicit guidelines to improve antibiotic stewardship, such as priority recommending amoxicillin and its derivatives for endodontic infections.
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- Zhigang Guo
- Department of Pharmacy, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Petrac L, Gvozdanovic K, Perkovic V, Petek Zugaj N, Ljubicic N. Antibiotics Prescribing Pattern and Quality of Prescribing in Croatian Dental Practices-5-Year National Study. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:345. [PMID: 38667021 PMCID: PMC11047605 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13040345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health today. The aim of this study was to analyze antibiotic prescribing patterns and quality of prescribing in Croatian dental practices over a 5-year period. METHODS This is a retrospective observational study based on the analysis of the electronic prescriptions (medicines in ATC groups J01 and P01) from dental practices in Croatia prescribed from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2019. Prescriptions were retrieved from the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO). The analyses included the number of prescriptions, type and quantity of prescribed drugs, indication, and the patient's and prescriber's characteristics. RESULTS The consumption increased from 1.98 DID in 2015, to 2.10 DID in 2019. The most prescribed antibiotic was Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid followed by Amoxicillin, Clindamycin, Metronidazole and Cefalexin. The analyses showed that 29.79% of antibiotics were not prescribed in accordance with the contemporary guidelines for the proper use of antibiotics. Additionally, 22% of antibiotics were prescribed in inconclusive indications. CONCLUSION The research showed an increase in antibiotic consumption over five years along with unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics in cases with no indications for its use. The development of national guidelines for antibiotic use is necessary.
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- Lucija Petrac
- School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Hospital Sisters of Mercy, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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Chepchumba B, Asudi GO, Katana J, Ngayo MO, Khayeli JA. Isolation of phages against Streptococcus species in the oral cavity for potential control of dental diseases and associated systemic complications. Arch Microbiol 2024; 206:175. [PMID: 38493441 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-03897-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Dental infections and systemic complications caused by Streptococcus species in the oral cavity are increasingly exhibiting resistance to commonly used antibiotics, posing a potential threat to global public health. Phage therapy may offer a superior alternative, given that bacteriophages can be easily isolated and rapidly replicate in large numbers. In this study, six Streptococcus species from the oral cavity were characterized. Bacteriophages isolated from wastewater using five of these species as hosts produced plaques ranging from 0.2 to 2.4 mm in size. The phages demonstrated stability within a temperature range of 4 ℃ to 37 ℃. However, at temperatures exceeding 45 ℃, a noticeable reduction in bacteriophage titer was observed. Similarly, the phages showed greater stability within a pH range of 5 to 10. The isolated phages exhibited latency periods ranging from 15 to 20 min and had burst sizes varying from 10 to 200 viral particles. This study supports the potential use of bacteriophages in controlling infections caused by Streptococcus species.
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- Beatrice Chepchumba
- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Center for Microbiology Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Center for Microbiology Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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Mahdi ZA, Ibrahim JA. Dentists' attitudes and prescription practices for analgesics and antibiotics in Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq. J Med Life 2023; 16:1818-1824. [PMID: 38585523 PMCID: PMC10994614 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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The inappropriate use of analgesics and antibiotics is a widespread issue among dentists globally, leading to the risk of over-prescription that could negatively affect patient health and quality of life. This study aimed to assess the prescribing patterns of analgesics and antibiotics by dentists in Kirkuk City, Iraq, focusing on their attitudes, knowledge levels, and practices regarding these medications. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 280 dentists in Kirkuk City. The dentists were contacted via their work email addresses, and they responded to a survey. Descriptive statistics, including frequency analysis, were employed to evaluate the appropriateness of analgesic and antibiotic prescriptions for different dental conditions. The first-choice analgesic for 44.6% of dentists was mefenamic acid, followed by paracetamol (31.1%). Regarding antibiotic use, 56.8% of dentists in Kirkuk City reported using antibiotics for empirical and direct therapy. Other dentists (43.2%) revealed that they did not have enough information regarding antibiotic group preference in empirical therapy. 106 of the participants (37.85%) recommended the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections. However, most (45%) were unfamiliar with the group preferences in empirical therapy. Dentists in Kirkuk City showed variations in knowledge and awareness regarding using analgesics and antibiotics. This requires further education and training on proper analgesics and antibiotic stewardship guidelines.
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- Zainab Azal Mahdi
- Department of Basic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq
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Sirinoglu Capan B, Duman C, Kalaoglu EE. Antibiotic prescribing practices for prophylaxis and therapy of oral/dental infections in pediatric patients - results of a cross-sectional study in Turkey. GMS HYGIENE AND INFECTION CONTROL 2023; 18:Doc11. [PMID: 37261057 PMCID: PMC10227498 DOI: 10.3205/dgkh000437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Aim Antibiotics are often prescribed for the treatment of various infections and prophylactic purposes in dental practice. Their improper use can cause microbial resistance to antibiotics, which poses a world-wide threat. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of dentists and dentistry students about antibiotic prescription practices for prophylaxis and the treatment of dental infections in pediatric patients. Methods A questionnaire was e-mailed to 2,100 dentists and 300 senior dentistry students. The questionnaire was filled out by the participants within a 2-month period (May-June 2020). A 30-point scoring system was developed to assess the knowledge levels of the dentists according to the guidelines. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed. One-way ANOVA test and the Chi-Squared test were used to compare qualitative variables. Results The response rate was found to be 24.2% for dentists and 49% for senior dentistry students. 19.4% of the participants were found to be moderately knowledgeable and 80.6% of them were highly knowledgeable. Students' knowledge scores were found to be higher than the general dentists and other specialists (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between students and pedodontists. Conclusion Dentists were found to have sufficient knowledge about the usage of antibiotics in children, but there is still a lack of information about circumstances under which antibiotics should not be prescribed. Dentists and dentistry students should attend continuing education programs to keep their information up-to-date and should also prescribe antibiotics in adherence with the current guidelines to prevent antibiotic resistance.
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- Belen Sirinoglu Capan
- İstanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Faculty of Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Atlas University, Faculty of Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Gelisim University, Faculty of Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry, İstanbul, Turkey
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Mochalov I, Kryvtsova M, Chobey A, Kulynych M. Identification of Pathogenic Microflora and Its Sensitivity to Antibiotics in Cases of the Odontogenic Purulent Periostitis and Abscesses in the Oral Cavity. Prague Med Rep 2023; 124:16-32. [PMID: 36763828 DOI: 10.14712/23362936.2023.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Odontogenic infections are the most common infectious and inflammatory diseases of the maxillofacial area and problem of the causative pathogen identification is an actual task, part of a permanent process of updating and modernization of treatment and diagnostic protocols and standards. In presented study a purulent exudate from 13 patients with acute purulent odontogenic intraoral lesions was studied by bacteriological method with detection of sensitivity to antibacterial agents. Bacteriological studies showed that genus Streptococcus predominated in 69.23% cases. Pathogenic microorganisms in clinically significant concentrations (105 per 1 ml and above) (Streptococcus and Staphylococcus) were resistant to Tetracycline and Doxycycline, had moderate sensitivity to macrolides in 22.22% and resistance in 77.78%. Amoxicillin/clavulanate caused effective growth retardation in 22.22% cases and moderate delay - in 77.78% without cases of resistance. Sensitivity to cephalosporins was detected in 50.00% cases, moderate sensitivity - in 38.89%, resistance - in 11.11%. Fluoroquinolones were the most effective - sensitivity in 72.22% cases, moderate sensitivity - in 22.22%, resistance - in 5.56%. The most effective fluoroquinolones were Moxifloxacin and Ciprofloxacin. The highest resistance to antifungal agents was shown by genus Candida, antifungal susceptibility was observed only in 20.00% cases. The microbiota of purulent odontogenic inflammation in the oral cavity was identified in clinically significant concentrations in only 61.54% cases with predominance of Streptococcus. The most effective antibacterial agents for odontogenic purulent process may be considered among cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones. There is a need to repeat similar studies in other regions of Ukraine and at other times of the year.
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- Iurii Mochalov
- Department of Surgical Dentistry and Clinical Subjects, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine.
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- Department of Genetics, Plant Physiology and Microbiology, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine
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- Department of Surgical Dentistry and Clinical Subjects, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of antibiotics prescription among healthcare residents at King Abdulaziz medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:55-64. [PMID: 36685307 PMCID: PMC9845111 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is defined as bacteria's resistance to therapy despite therapeutic levels of antibiotics. It is a global health concern. Data on the antibiotic prescription practice of physicians, in general, are limited in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, we aim to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of antibiotic prescription between surgical and non-surgical residents at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at KAMC in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from September 2019, until March 2020. The questionnaire contained demographic information and 31 questions based on the studied variables: knowledge (17), attitude (4), and practice (10). Results The response rate was 83 %. Male to female response rates were 54 % and 46 %, respectively. The majority of respondents (72 %) were non-surgical residents. Positive practice skills showed that 55 % of all healthcare residents always used practice guidelines for antibiotic prescription in their daily work (P-value < 0.001). Most residents (50 %) sometimes used delayed prescriptions. Non-surgical residents discussed ABR with patients more than surgical residents (P-value = 0.028). Lack of patient interest was the common cause for not discussing ABR with patients (42 %). Non-surgical residents had significantly more training on antibiotic prescription (p-value = 0.001). The fear of infection spread due to not prescribing an antibiotic was significantly higher in non-surgical residents (P-value < 0.001). Non-surgical residents (76 %) took a past medical history of antibiotic consumption more than surgical residents (24 %) (P-value = 0.003). Antibiotic prescription for residents was not influenced by advertisements (91 %). The most common resistant organisms reported by residents were insignificant between the two groups. The results also showed that the residents' common choice of antibiotics was not statistically different between surgical and non-surgical residents in most antibiotic classes. Conclusions We found that practice guidelines, formal training, and taking patients' past medical histories were significantly higher among non-surgical residents. In contrast, surgical residents were prescribing more antibiotics due to the fear of the spread of the infection. Proper training is essential for all healthcare residents to overcome differences among different specialties.
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Faustova M, Nazarchuk O, Loban’ G, Avetikov D, Ananieva M, Chumak Y, Havryliev V. Microbiological Aspects Concerning the Etiology of Acute Odontogenic Inflammatory Diseases in the Soft Tissues of the Head and Neck Region. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.10535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Odontogenic purulent inflammatory diseases (OPID) make up about 20% of cases in the structure of general surgical pathology and are among the frequent diseases of the maxillofacial region (MFR) with a high (10-40%) mortality rate. Insufficient information about the source state of acute odontogenic inflammation of the peri-mandibular soft tissues significantly reduces the effectiveness of diagnostic measures of OPID in MFR, as evidenced by almost 50% of the diagnostic error rate.
Statistically, OPID in soft-tissue of MFR most often occur due to dissemination of pathogens of the necrotized pulp, periodontal pockets in periodontitis or pericoronitis during the difficult eruption of retained teeth. Previously, the quantitative dominance (about 70%) of Staphylococcus spp. among the microorganisms isolated from the odontogenic foci of inflammation was determined. However, in recent years, with the expansion of microbiological diagnostic capabilities, the presence of non-fermenting Gram-negative bacteria and anaerobes with a significant proportional proportion of the total microbiota of OPID in soft tissue of MFR has been increasingly indicated.
Recently, there has been a rapid acquisition of resistance of pathogens of odontogenic purulent inflammatory diseases of the maxillofacial region to various groups of antibiotics, which leads to ineffectiveness of their treatment and prompts the revision of existing protocols and treatment regimens in surgical dentistry
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Aliabadi T, Saberi EA, Motameni Tabatabaie A, Tahmasebi E. Antibiotic use in endodontic treatment during pregnancy: A narrative review. Eur J Transl Myol 2022; 32:10813. [PMID: 36268928 PMCID: PMC9830410 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2022.10813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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More than half of pregnant women are usually affected by odontogenic pain affects. Pain often accompanies periapical or pulp infections and increases the risks to pregnant patients and their fetuses. The American Dental Association, in partnership with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, has offered a strong declaration reaffirming the significance of suitable and timely oral health care as an indispensable constituent of a healthy pregnancy. However, there is lack of knowledge about the use of antibiotics in endodontic treatment. Therefore, the present study would review the researches done in this area and tries to provide comprehensive and complete information about the use of antibiotics in endodontic treatment during pregnancy. Based on the results, it can be said that using antibiotics during pregnancy are allowed, and they can be used normally and safely by pregnant women.
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6745-4264 E-mail:
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Cooper L, Stankiewicz N, Sneddon J, Smith A, Seaton RA. Optimum length of treatment with systemic antibiotics in adults with dental infections: a systematic review. Evid Based Dent 2022:10.1038/s41432-022-0801-6. [PMID: 36071280 DOI: 10.1038/s41432-022-0801-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Introduction Guidelines on the length of treatment of dental infections with systemic antibiotics vary across different countries. We aimed to determine if short-duration (3-5 days) courses of systemic antibiotics were as effective as longer-duration courses (≥7 days) for the treatment of dental infections in adults in outpatient settings.Methods We searched Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase, Cochrane, trials registries, Google Scholar and forward and backward citations for studies published between database inception and 30 March 2021. All randomised clinical trials (RCT) and non-randomised trials which compared length of treatment with systemic antibiotics for dental infections in adults in outpatient settings published in English were included.Results One small RCT met our defined inclusion criteria. The trial compared three-day versus seven-day courses of amoxicillin in adults with odontogenic infection requiring tooth extraction. There was no significant difference between groups in terms of participant-reported pain or clinical assessment of wound healing.Discussion While a number of observational studies were supportive of shorter-course therapy, only one small RCT concluded that a three-day course of amoxicillin was clinically non-inferior versus seven days for the treatment of odontogenic infection requiring tooth extraction. Limited conclusions on shorter-course therapy can be drawn from this study as all participants commenced amoxicillin two days before tooth extraction which is not common clinical practice. The variability in guidelines for use of antimicrobials in dental infections suggests that guidelines are based on local or national historical practice and indicates the need for further research to determine the optimum length of treatment. RCTs are required to investigate if short-duration courses of antibiotics are effective and to provide evidence to support consistent guidance for dental professionals.
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- Lesley Cooper
- Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Delta House, 50 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2NP, UK.
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- Bramcote Dental Practice, Woodcock Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7BJ, UK
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- Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Delta House, 50 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2NP, UK
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- College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, Glasgow Dental Hospital & School, University of Glasgow, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JZ, UK
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- Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Delta House, 50 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2NP, UK; Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Govan Road, Glasgow, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK
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Griffith A, Mateen A, Markowitz K, Singer SR, Cugini C, Shimizu E, Wiedman GR, Kumar V. Alternative Antibiotics in Dentistry: Antimicrobial Peptides. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:1679. [PMID: 36015305 PMCID: PMC9412702 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria due to overuse and misuse of antibiotics in medicine and dentistry is a growing concern. New approaches are needed to combat antibiotic resistant (AR) bacterial infections. There are a number of methods available and in development to address AR infections. Dentists conventionally use chemicals such as chlorohexidine and calcium hydroxide to kill oral bacteria, with many groups recently developing more biocompatible antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) for use in the oral cavity. AMPs are promising candidates in the treatment of (oral) infections. Also known as host defense peptides, AMPs have been isolated from animals across all kingdoms of life and play an integral role in the innate immunity of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms by responding to pathogens. Despite progress over the last four decades, there are only a few AMPs approved for clinical use. This review summarizes an Introduction to Oral Microbiome and Oral Infections, Traditional Antibiotics and Alternatives & Antimicrobial Peptides. There is a focus on cationic AMP characteristics and mechanisms of actions, and an overview of animal-derived natural and synthetic AMPs, as well as observed microbial resistance.
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- Alexandra Griffith
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
- Department of Endodontics, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
- Department of Endodontics, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
- Department of Biology, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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Effect of an educational intervention among Lebanese dentists on antibiotic prescribing: a randomized controlled study. Clin Oral Investig 2022; 26:4857-4869. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04453-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Aim: To compare the competencies of primary care physicians (PCPs) with poor and good prescribing performance in frequently encountered indications. Background: Primary care centers are one of the mostly visited health facilities by the population for different health issues. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed 6 125 487 prescriptions generated by 1431 PCPs which were selected by systematic sampling in 2016 in Istanbul. We defined PCPs as poor prescriber (n = 227) or good prescriber (n = 210) in terms of their prescribing performance per WHO/INRUD criteria. We compared solo diagnosis prescriptions of these two groups in ‘percentage of prescriptions in compliance with clinical guidelines’ and also rational prescribing indicators. Findings: Poor prescribers and good prescribers significantly differed in each of the prescribing indicators for their all solo diagnosis prescriptions. Hypertension had the highest difference of the average cost per encounter (Δ = 284.2%) between poor prescribers (US$43.99 ± 63.05) and good prescribers (US$11.45 ± 45.0), whereas headache had the highest difference between the groups in the percentage encounters with an antibiotic (14.9% vs. 1.5%). Detailed analysis of the prescribing performances showed significantly higher values of each WHO/INRUD indicators for all examined diagnoses. We found significantly higher percentages of guideline-compliant drugs in good prescribers compared to that in poor prescribers in hypertension (40.8% vs 34.8%), tonsillopharyngitis (57.9% vs 50.7%), and acute sinusitis (46.4% vs 43.6%). Conclusion: This study shows that the prescribing performances of PCPs are not rational enough in terms of drug selection and prescription content. Furthermore, even the physicians who have good prescribing practice appear as not satisfactorily rational in compliance with current pharmacotherapy competencies.
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Mustafa L, Islami H, Sutej I. Administration of Systemic Antibiotics for Dental Treatment in Kosovo Major Dental Clinics: A National Survey. Eur J Dent 2022; 16:430-436. [PMID: 35016236 PMCID: PMC9339925 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Antibiotics misuse and a high level of antibiotics resistance is observed worldwide, but particularly in developing countries. Kosovo in the last decade is facing challenges regarding antimicrobial resistance. The purpose of the present study was to investigate patterns of antibiotics prescriptions of dentists in Kosovo's major dental clinics. MATERIALS AND METHODS For Kosovo's prescribing pattern, data collection was obtained from 10 Regional Dental Clinics and a Tertiary Health Center regarding patients who were prescribed antibiotics in the years 2015 to 2019. Data analysis was performed by using descriptive statistics and was processed by using MS Excel. RESULTS Most prescribed antibiotic during the observed period from 2015 to 2019 in Kosovo was amoxicillin, although a drastic increase of amoxicillin with clavulanic acid-as a broad-spectrum antibiotic-is observed. The trend of antibiotics use in tertiary health institutions is in an overall decrease in Kosovo with an exception in the year 2017. Despite this overall decrease, inconsistency in prescribing is observed when the pattern is analyzed for each region separately. The highest number of patients in health care dental clinics received antibiotics for maxilla-related health conditions and the lowest number of them for oncologic ones. CONCLUSION The patterns of antibiotics prescriptions by dental practitioners in Kosovo during the years 2015 to 2019 are fluctuating. Compared with the global health care standards, the irrational use of antibiotics in dental health care clinics in Kosovo still exist and this issue should be further addressed by respective actors.
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- Lirim Mustafa
- Department of Health Management - Economy, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Pharmacology Department, Medical Faculty, University "Hasan Prishtina", Kosovo, Republic of Kosovo
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Dental Medicine, University in Zagreb, Croatia
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Interventions for Early-Stage Pericoronitis: Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11010071. [PMID: 35052948 PMCID: PMC8772688 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11010071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background: To investigate the efficacy and safety of interventions for early stage pericoronitis. Methods: We searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in databases from inception to July 2020, without language restriction. RCTs assessing adolescents and adults were included. Results: Seven RCT with clinical diversity were included, so, it was not possible to conduct meta-analyses. Individual study data showed an improvement in oral health quality of life in favor of topical benzydamine versus diclofenac capsule (Mean difference (MD) −1.10, 95% Confidence interval (CI) −1.85 to −0.35), and no difference between topical benzydamine and flurbiprofen capsule (MD −0.55 95% CI −1.18 to 0.0). There was no difference between diclofenac and flurbiprofen capsules (MD 0.55, 95% CI −0.29 to 1.39). An imprecise estimate of effects was found for all outcomes, considering (i) oral versus topic pharmacological treatment, (ii) different oral pharmacological treatments, (iii) pharmacological treatment associated with laser versus placebo laser, (iv) pharmacological treatment associated with different mouthwashes, and (v) conventional treatment associated to antimicrobial photodynamic therapy versus conventional treatment, with low to very low certainty of evidence. Conclusions: Until future well-designed studies can be conducted, the clinical decision for early stage pericoronitis should be guided by individual characteristics, settings and financial aspects.
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Toure B, Khaloufi O, Khalaf L, Akerzoul N, Ibn Majdoub Hassani F. Attitudes of dental practitioners from Northern Morocco on the prescription of antibiotics during endodontic treatment: A survey. SAUDI ENDODONTIC JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/sej.sej_61_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Vaernewyck V, Arzi B, Sanders NN, Cox E, Devriendt B. Mucosal Vaccination Against Periodontal Disease: Current Status and Opportunities. Front Immunol 2021; 12:768397. [PMID: 34925337 PMCID: PMC8675580 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.768397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Approximately 9 out of 10 adults have some form of periodontal disease, an infection-induced inflammatory disease of the tooth-supporting tissues. The initial form, gingivitis, often remains asymptomatic, but this can evolve into periodontitis, which is typically associated with halitosis, oral pain or discomfort, and tooth loss. Furthermore, periodontitis may contribute to systemic disorders like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Control options remain nonspecific, time-consuming, and costly; largely relying on the removal of dental plaque and calculus by mechanical debridement. However, while dental plaque bacteria trigger periodontal disease, it is the host-specific inflammatory response that acts as main driver of tissue destruction and disease progression. Therefore, periodontal disease control should aim to alter the host's inflammatory response as well as to reduce the bacterial triggers. Vaccines may provide a potent adjunct to mechanical debridement for periodontal disease prevention and treatment. However, the immunopathogenic complexity and polymicrobial aspect of PD appear to complicate the development of periodontal vaccines. Moreover, a successful periodontal vaccine should induce protective immunity in the oral cavity, which proves difficult with traditional vaccination methods. Recent advances in mucosal vaccination may bridge the gap in periodontal vaccine development. In this review, we offer a comprehensive overview of mucosal vaccination strategies to induce protective immunity in the oral cavity for periodontal disease control. Furthermore, we highlight the need for additional research with appropriate and clinically relevant animal models. Finally, we discuss several opportunities in periodontal vaccine development such as multivalency, vaccine formulations, and delivery systems.
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- Victor Vaernewyck
- Laboratory of Immunology, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, United States
- Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures (VIRC) School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, United States
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- Laboratory of Gene Therapy, Department of Veterinary and Biosciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Immunology, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Immunology, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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Bayram D, Aydin V, Sanli A, Abanoz MN, Sibic B, Pala S, Atac O, Akici A. Comparison of paracetamol and diclofenac prescribing preferences for adults in primary care. Prim Health Care Res Dev 2021; 22:e78. [PMID: 34852871 PMCID: PMC8724224 DOI: 10.1017/s1463423621000797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The most frequently prescribed analgesic drugs in primary care centers in Turkey are diclofenac and paracetamol, respectively. In this study, we aimed to compare paracetamol-included prescriptions (PIP) and diclofenac-included prescriptions (DIP) generated for adult patients in primary care. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, PIPs (n = 280 488) and DIPs (n = 337 935) created for adults by systematic sampling among primary care physicians working in Istanbul in 2016 (n = 1431) were examined. The demographic characteristics, diagnoses, and additional drugs in PIPs and DIPs were compared. RESULTS Women constituted the majority in both groups (69.8% and 67.9%, respectively; P < 0.05), and mean age at PIP (52.6 ± 18.8 years) was lower compared to DIP (56.3 ± 16.1 years), (P < 0.05). In single-diagnosis prescriptions, 11 of the 15 most common diagnoses in PIP were respiratory tract infections (47.9%); three pain-related diagnoses formed 4.6% of all these prescriptions. In DIP, the number of pain-related diagnoses, mostly of musculoskeletal origin, was eight (28.5%); four diagnoses (7.8%) were upper respiratory tract infections. While hypertension was the third most common diagnosis in PIP (6.1%), it was ranked first in DIP (8.0%). The percentage of prescriptions with additional analgesic (14.0% versus 18.3%, P < 0.001), proton-pump inhibitor (13.8% versus 18.4%; P < 0.001), and antihypertensive (22.0% versus 24.8%, P < 0.001) was lower in PIP compared to DIP. However, the percentage of prescriptions with antibiotics (31.3% versus 14.7%, P < 0.001) was higher in PIP. CONCLUSION Paracetamol appears to be preferred mostly in upper respiratory tract infections compared to the preference of diclofenac rather in painful/inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions. The presence of hypertension among the most commonly encountered diagnoses for these analgesic drugs points to challenges in establishing the diagnosing-treatment match and indicates potential irrational prescribing practice, especially for interactions.
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- Dilara Bayram
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, International School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Chehabeddine N, Lahoud N, Noujeim ZEF, Zeidan RK, El Toum S, Maison P, Saleh N. An evaluation of prophylactic and therapeutic antibiotic prescribing in Lebanese dental practice. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACY PRACTICE 2021; 30:75-81. [PMID: 34718582 DOI: 10.1093/ijpp/riab042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate antibiotic prescribing patterns and correlates among Lebanese dentists. METHODS A descriptive observational study was conducted, from the first of April to the end of May 2017. Dentists who specialized in oral dental surgery or general dental practitioners were eligible to participate in this study. All patients who sought consultation with the selected dentists over a 1 month period were included. KEY FINDINGS A total of 2323 oral and dental procedures were performed by 60 dentists; 553 antibiotic prescriptions were prescribed, representing 23.8% (52.35% for prophylactic purposes and 47.65% for curative purposes). Prophylactic indications were mainly for implant surgery (36.3%) with only 1% appropriate. Curative use was mainly for periodontal abscesses/abscesses (indeterminate) (22.8%), followed by pulpal diseases and periradicular complications (20.5%); it was appropriate in only 1.7 and 1.9% of cases respectively. Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid was the antibiotic that was mostly prescribed for both curative and prophylactic uses (57.6 and 55.9%, respectively), followed by amoxicillin for prophylactic purposes and a combination of spiramycin plus metronidazole for curative purposes. Adherence to guidelines was low for both curative and prophylactic purposes (17.4 and 21.8%, respectively), but was better in patients who were younger [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 0.96], male (aOR = 0.40), or had cardiac disease with moderate or high infective endocarditis risk (aOR = 21.72), and when prescribed by oral surgeons (aOR = 0.15). CONCLUSIONS This study showed evidence of the overuse of antibiotics among Lebanese dentists. It can serve as a basis for future studies to optimize antibiotic use among dentists in Lebanon.
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- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Fanar Lebanon.,CERIPH; Center for Research in Public Health - Pharmacoepidemiology Surveillance Unit - Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Fanar Lebanon.,INSPECT-LB; Institut National de Sante Publique, Epidemiologie Clinique et Toxicologie, Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Fanar Lebanon.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Beirut Lebanon
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lebanese University, Beirut Lebanon
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- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Fanar Lebanon.,CERIPH; Center for Research in Public Health - Pharmacoepidemiology Surveillance Unit - Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Fanar Lebanon.,INSPECT-LB; Institut National de Sante Publique, Epidemiologie Clinique et Toxicologie, Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Fanar Lebanon
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Lebanese University, Beirut Lebanon
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- CERIPH; Center for Research in Public Health - Pharmacoepidemiology Surveillance Unit - Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Fanar Lebanon.,IST-PE, CHIC, F-94000 Créteil France.,EA 7379 EpidermE, Université Paris-Est Créteil, UPEC, Créteil, F-94010 France
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- Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Fanar Lebanon.,CERIPH; Center for Research in Public Health - Pharmacoepidemiology Surveillance Unit - Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Fanar Lebanon.,INSPECT-LB; Institut National de Sante Publique, Epidemiologie Clinique et Toxicologie, Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Fanar Lebanon.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Beirut Lebanon
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Assessment of the Knowledge and Approach of General Dentists Who Treat Children and Pediatric Dentists Regarding the Proper Use of Antibiotics for Children. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10101181. [PMID: 34680762 PMCID: PMC8532814 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10101181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Antibiotics are widely used in dentistry. Dentists often provide antibiotics unnecessarily. Excessive use can induce resistant bacterial strains. There are certain indications for the proper use of antibiotics for pediatric dentistry according to the European and American Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD and AAPD). Very often dentists do not follow these guidelines. Objectives: This study aims to examine the level of knowledge among general dentists (who also treat children) and pediatric dentists on proper use of antibiotics. In addition, we examined whether there is unjustified use of antibiotics, if dentists are aware of the new and conservative approach of administering antibiotics to patients, and whether there is a relationship between years of professional seniority and dentist's knowledge level of proper use of antibiotics. Methods: One hundred general dentists (GD) who treat children in addition to 100 pediatric dentists (PD) completed the study questionnaires which measured knowledge, practice and attitudes regrading using antibiotics during dental treatment among children. Results: The general average of level of knowledge on proper use of antibiotics among general dentists was relatively low for both GD (60.7%) and PDs (65%). PDs demonstrated a relatively greater knowledge of correct use of antibiotics, especially in cases of endodontics and trauma. PDs also showed higher awareness to latest guidelines for the admission of "prophylactic antibiotics" according to the American Association (AAPD) and/or the European Union (EAPD) compared with GDs (86.2% vs. 66.3%). Conclusion: The level of knowledge of both general dentists and pediatric dentists is poor, with a large percentage of dentists from both groups not knowing whether antibiotics are needed in a specific dental case or not. Compliance with the EAPD/AAPD guidelines is also low and inadequate. The method of prescribing antibiotics given by dentists can be improved by increasing awareness, educational initiatives, and postgraduate courses among dentists regarding the recommended indications.
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Kotwani A, Kapur A, Singhal S, Wattal C. Is the education of human and animal healthcare professionals about antimicrobial resistance and stewardship adequate during their pre-service training? Indian J Med Microbiol 2021; 39:439-445. [PMID: 34511310 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2021.08.458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE This paper explores inclusion of topics on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in pre-service human and animal healthcare professional curricula as mandated in the first strategic objective of National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance. METHODS Online versions of pre-service medical [Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)], dental [Bachelor of dental sciences (BDS)], pharmacy [Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm)], veterinary [Bachelor of veterinary science and animal husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.)] and post graduate medical [Doctor of medicine (MD), Master of surgery (MS) and post graduate (PG) medical diploma courses] curricula and hardcopy of nursing (Bachelor of science (BSc) Nursing-Basic) curricula were assessed. Validated search terms were used for identifying individual learning topics, domains of learning and number of hours of learning related to AMS and AMR. Recent edition of commonly referred medical textbooks were manually checked for inclusion of chapters or separate sections on AMR and AMS. RESULTS Low coverage and poor depth with no mention of required duration of learning for AMR and AMS was observed across the majority of curricula. MS, BDS, B Pharm and BSc nursing curricula did not include AMR and AMS. Out of twenty-three textbooks assessed, only six textbooks included AMS. Gynecology, Obstetrics, Orthopedic and Surgery textbooks did not include separate section on AMR or AMS. CONCLUSIONS Our study documented inadequate inclusion of AMR and AMS in pre-service medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy and veterinary curricula and post graduate medical curriculum. Standardized education regarding AMR and AMS in multi-professional curricula by educational councils across sectors and updating of medical textbooks of all the subjects by authors/publishers for adequate emphasis on these topics is urgently needed for success of 'One health' in combating AMR.
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- Anita Kotwani
- Department of Pharmacology, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, Delhi, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, Delhi, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, India.
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- Institute of Clinical Microbiology & Immunology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
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Pellissari BA, Sabino GSP, de Souza Lima RN, Motta RHL, Suzuki SS, Garcez AS, Basting RT, Barbosa JA, Martins Montalli VA. Antimicrobial resistance of bacterial strains in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with and without fixed appliances. Angle Orthod 2021; 91:672-679. [PMID: 33901282 DOI: 10.2319/120720-990.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To identify microorganisms isolated from patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances and to evaluate the resistance of isolated bacterial strains to different antimicrobials. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seventeen healthy patients wearing a fixed orthodontic appliance (group 1) and six nonwearers (group 2, control group) were evaluated. The biofilm that formed around the orthodontic brackets was collected, and the samples were then plated in a chromogenic medium (chromIDT, bioMérieux). Colony-forming units (CFUs) were isolated and inoculated in blood-agar medium. Automated biochemical tests (VITEK 2, bioMérieux) were carried out to identify the genus and species of the microorganisms and the resistance provided by 43 drugs (37 antibacterial and 6 antifungal). RESULTS The most prevalent microbial genera identified in group 1 were Streptococcus (24.0%), Staphylococcus (20.0%), Enterobacter (12.0%), Geobacillus (12.0%), and Candida (12.0%), and the most frequent species were Enterobacter cloacae complex (13.6%) and Staphylococcus hominis (13.6%). In group 2, the most prevalent genera were Streptococcus (57.1%), Staphylococcus (14.2%), Sphingomonas (14.2%), and Enterobacter (14.2%). With regard to antimicrobial resistance, 14 of 19 (74%) isolated bacterial strains were found to be resistant to at least 1 of the tested antimicrobials. CONCLUSIONS The findings of the present study suggest that patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances have a more complex biofilm with a higher level of bacterial resistance.
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Pinter‐Högerle A, von Oehsen HHC, Högerle BA, Breit R. Failed endocarditis prophylaxis before a dental procedure in a high-risk single-lung patient with a bioprosthetic heart valve: A rare case report. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:e04707. [PMID: 34466260 PMCID: PMC8385333 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Regarding endocarditis prophylaxis, there is an increasing burden of enterococci related to antibiotic resistances. The testing of the bacterial milieu of the oral cavity before dental procedures may be promising to adjust the antibiotics.
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- Department of Cardiology and PneumologyMerzig HospitalMerzigGermany
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A Survey of Systemic Antibiotic Prescription Patterns Amongst Iraqi Dentists. Int Dent J 2021; 72:338-345. [PMID: 34344542 PMCID: PMC9275136 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2021.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The misuse of antibiotic prescriptions is a common behavior amongst dentists worldwide. Over-prescription of these agents is associated with multiple adverse effects and risk of developing bacterial resistance. The aim of this study was to assess systemic antibiotic prescription patterns amongst dentists in Iraq. METHODS A questionnaire-based survey was conducted in dental centres distributed in 12 Iraqi governates. The questionnaire was composed of two main sections: The first was dedicated to collecting demographic and work-related information, and the second section included questions seeking details about antibiotic prescriptions for different oral and dental conditions. RESULTS A total of 481 valid questionnaires were considered in the final analysis. The numbers of correct and incorrect patterns of prescribing antibiotics for different dental/oral conditions were almost equal (49.6% and 50.4%, respectively). Amongst independent variables investigated, qualification of the dentist and work domain were found to have significant associations with correct prescribing patterns (odds ratio, 1.166 and 1.197, respectively). The majority of dentists preferred amoxicillin as the first-choice antibiotic, followed by "Augmentin" (43.7% and 35.5%, respectively), whilst clarithromycin was the lowest on the list. Azithromycin was the most recommended antibiotic (55.9%) in cases of allergy to penicillin. CONCLUSIONS In general, antibiotics are prescribed for recommended conditions, but the prescription for nonrecommended conditions was also evident amongst Iraqi dentists. Correct pattern of antibiotic prescribing was significantly associated with specialists and those working in the academic field. Additionally, amoxicillin and its derivatives are the most preferred drugs.
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Mekonnen BD, Ayalew MZ, Tegegn AA. Rational Drug Use Evaluation Based on World Health Organization Core Drug Use Indicators in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review. DRUG HEALTHCARE AND PATIENT SAFETY 2021; 13:159-170. [PMID: 34349565 PMCID: PMC8326223 DOI: 10.2147/dhps.s311926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background Rational use of medicines plays a vital role in avoiding preventable adverse drug effects, maximizing therapeutic outcomes with promoting patient adherence, and minimizing the cost of drug therapy. Irrational use of drugs is often observed in countries with weak health care systems. No review has been done that systematically expresses rational drug use practice based on the three WHO core drug use indicators in Ethiopia. Thus, this study was aimed to review systematically the prescribing, health-facility, and patient-care indicators based on WHO core drug use indicators in Ethiopia. Methods A systematic article search was conducted in different electronic databases including PubMed/ MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science, POPLINE, the Global Health, and Google scholar. Quality assessment was conducted using Newcastle-Ottawa quality assessment scale. Studies were synthesized and grouped in to prescribing, patient care and health facility indicators. Results From a total of 6239 articles, 21 studies were found suitable for the review. The highest average number of drugs per encounter was 2.5 while the lowest was 0.98. The percentage of generic drug use was ranged from 70.5% to 100%. The highest percentage of encounters with an antibiotic was 85%. The lowest percentage of drugs prescribed from essential drugs list was 81.4%. The highest percentage of drugs actually dispensed and adequately labeled was 96.16% and 96.25%, respectively. Conclusion This study showed that the practice of rational drug use varied across region of the country. The average number of drugs per prescription, percentage of drugs encounter with antibiotics, drugs prescribed by their generic name, average consultation time, average dispensing time, percentage of drugs adequately labeled, and availability of essential drugs showed deviation from the standard recommended by WHO. Thus, provision of regular training for prescribers and pharmacists, and ensuring the availability of essential drugs should be encouraged.
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Chen J, Lu C, Huang H, Zhu D, Yang Q, Liu J, Huang Y, Deng A, Han X. Cognitive Computing-Based CDSS in Medical Practice. HEALTH DATA SCIENCE 2021; 2021:9819851. [PMID: 38487503 PMCID: PMC10880153 DOI: 10.34133/2021/9819851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Importance. The last decade has witnessed the advances of cognitive computing technologies that learn at scale and reason with purpose in medicine studies. From the diagnosis of diseases till the generation of treatment plans, cognitive computing encompasses both data-driven and knowledge-driven machine intelligence to assist health care roles in clinical decision-making. This review provides a comprehensive perspective from both research and industrial efforts on cognitive computing-based CDSS over the last decade.Highlights. (1) A holistic review of both research papers and industrial practice about cognitive computing-based CDSS is conducted to identify the necessity and the characteristics as well as the general framework of constructing the system. (2) Several of the typical applications of cognitive computing-based CDSS as well as the existing systems in real medical practice are introduced in detail under the general framework. (3) The limitations of the current cognitive computing-based CDSS is discussed that sheds light on the future work in this direction.Conclusion. Different from medical content providers, cognitive computing-based CDSS provides probabilistic clinical decision support by automatically learning and inferencing from medical big data. The characteristics of managing multimodal data and computerizing medical knowledge distinguish cognitive computing-based CDSS from other categories. Given the current status of primary health care like high diagnostic error rate and shortage of medical resources, it is time to introduce cognitive computing-based CDSS to the medical community which is supposed to be more open-minded and embrace the convenience and low cost but high efficiency brought by cognitive computing-based CDSS.
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Shandong, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Laboratory MedicineChina
- The First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Liaoning, China
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Karasneh RA, Al-Azzam SI, Ababneh M, Al-Azzeh O, Al-Batayneh OB, Muflih SM, Khasawneh M, Khassawneh ARM, Khader YS, Conway BR, Aldeyab MA. Prescribers' Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors on Antibiotics, Antibiotic Use and Antibiotic Resistance in Jordan. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10070858. [PMID: 34356779 PMCID: PMC8300611 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10070858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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More research is needed on the drivers of irrational antibiotic prescribing among healthcare professionals and to ensure effective prescribing and an adequate understanding of the issue of antibiotic resistance. This study aimed at evaluating prescribers’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance. A cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing an online questionnaire and included physicians and dentists from all sectors in Jordan. A total of 613 prescribers were included (physicians n = 409, dentists n = 204). Respondents’ knowledge on effective use, unnecessary use or associated side effects of antibiotics was high (>90%), compared with their knowledge on the spread of antibiotic resistance (62.2%). For ease of access to the required guidelines on managing infections, and to materials that advise on prudent antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance, prescribers agreed in 62% and 46.1% of cases, respectively. 28.4% of respondents had prescribed antibiotics when they would have preferred not to do so more than once a day or more than once a week. Among respondents who prescribed antibiotics, 63.4% would never or rarely give out resources on prudent use of antibiotics for infections. The findings are of importance to inform antibiotic stewardships about relevant interventions aimed at changing prescribers’ behaviors and improving antibiotic prescribing practices.
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- Reema A. Karasneh
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid 21163, Jordan;
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan; (S.I.A.-A.); (M.A.); (S.M.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan; (S.I.A.-A.); (M.A.); (S.M.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan;
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan; (S.I.A.-A.); (M.A.); (S.M.M.)
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan;
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan;
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD13DH, UK;
- Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD13DH, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD13DH, UK;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-01484-472825
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Schmidt J, Kunderova M, Pilbauerova N, Kapitan M. A Review of Evidence-Based Recommendations for Pericoronitis Management and a Systematic Review of Antibiotic Prescribing for Pericoronitis among Dentists: Inappropriate Pericoronitis Treatment Is a Critical Factor of Antibiotic Overuse in Dentistry. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18136796. [PMID: 34202699 PMCID: PMC8296928 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18136796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This work provides a narrative review covering evidence-based recommendations for pericoronitis management (Part A) and a systematic review of antibiotic prescribing for pericoronitis from January 2000 to May 2021 (Part B). Part A presents the most recent, clinically significant, and evidence-based guidance for pericoronitis diagnosis and proper treatment recommending the local therapy over antibiotic prescribing, which should be reserved for severe conditions. The systematic review includes publications analyzing sets of patients treated for pericoronitis and questionnaires that identified dentists’ therapeutic approaches to pericoronitis. Questionnaires among dentists revealed that almost 75% of them prescribed antibiotics for pericoronitis, and pericoronitis was among the top 4 in the frequency of antibiotic use within the surveyed diagnoses and situations. Studies involving patients showed that antibiotics were prescribed to more than half of the patients with pericoronitis, and pericoronitis was among the top 2 in the frequency of antibiotic use within the monitored diagnoses and situations. The most prescribed antibiotics for pericoronitis were amoxicillin and metronidazole. The systematic review results show abundant and unnecessary use of antibiotics for pericoronitis and are in strong contrast to evidence-based recommendations summarized in the narrative review. Adherence of dental professionals to the recommendations presented in this work can help rapidly reduce the duration of pericoronitis, prevent its complications, and reduce the use of antibiotics and thus reduce its impact on patients’ quality of life, healthcare costs, and antimicrobial resistance development.
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Aragoneses J, Suárez A, Rodríguez C, Algar J, Aragoneses JM. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Dental Practitioners Regarding Antibiotic Prescriptions for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in the Dominican Republic. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:668. [PMID: 34205115 PMCID: PMC8229999 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10060668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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In this study, we aimed to explore the trends among dentists in the Dominican Republic of providing antibiotic prescriptions to pregnant/breastfeeding dental patients. A survey was conducted among 98 dentists, using a self-administered questionnaire, about their knowledge and attitudes regarding antibiotic usage in pregnant/lactating women and the translation of these into practice. The majority of the survey population were female dentists (63.3%) aged 45-54 years. A chi-square test showed statistically significant differences in the knowledge sources between older and younger dentists, with a minority having chosen scientific literature as a source (p-value of 0.04). There were statistically significant associations between gender and certain attitudes and practice-based questions, with p-values of 0.04 and 0.01, respectively. The Spearman's correlation test showed a statistically significant correlation between knowledge and attitude (p-value 0.001), whereas no correlation was found with practice (p-value 0.23). A multiple response analysis showed that the majority of the respondents chose the second and third trimester for antibiotic prescriptions for acute conditions such as cellulitis, periodontal abscess, and pericoronitis. Most dentists had sufficient knowledge about antibiotic usage in pregnant/lactating women, but it did not translate into practice, and a certain proportion of the participants followed incongruent drug prescription. These findings can be used to focus on judicious antibiotic usage by dentists in the Dominican Republic.
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- Javier Aragoneses
- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidad Federico Henriquez y Carvajal, 10106 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic;
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28005 Madrid, Spain;
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Hajj A, Azzo C, Hallit S, Salameh P, Sacre H, Abdou F, Naaman N, Khabbaz LR. Assessment of drug-prescribing perception and practice among dental care providers: a cross-sectional Lebanese study. Pharm Pract (Granada) 2021; 19:2234. [PMID: 33777263 PMCID: PMC7979316 DOI: 10.18549/pharmpract.2021.1.2234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background: Dentists play an essential role in providing high-quality dental care, taking
into consideration the clinical context and concomitant medications taken by
the patients. Objective: This study aimed to assess drug-prescribing perception and practices in
addition to drug-related educational needs among Lebanese dentists; it also
evaluated the need for interprofessional collaboration between dentists and
pharmacists. Methods: An exploratory cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire targeted a
sample of dentists from all Lebanese districts. Participants gave their
consent by accepting to complete the survey (ethics approval reference:
USJ-2016-63). The questionnaire consisted of closed-ended questions
exploring: 1) drug-prescribing perception, 2) drug-prescribing practice, and
3) collaboration with pharmacists regarding their respective roles in
providing appropriate counseling to patients. Two indexes were created: the
first evaluated self-confidence in prescribing medications, and the second
assessed dentists’ confidence in pharmacists. Logistic regressions
were performed, taking each index as a dependent variable. Results A total of 137 dentists completed the survey (59% females; mean age:
42.17; SD: 13.78 years). The majority had a fair to good perceived knowledge
in pharmacology and therapeutics (80.3%), only 30.7% reported
to be sufficiently equipped to prescribe safely. Dentists exhibited
particularly low perceived knowledge about prescribing in elderly patients,
dosing, medication use in pregnancy, drug interactions, and adverse
reactions. Dentists specialized in periodontics had the lowest odds of
having self-confidence in prescribing drugs (aOR=0.25; p<0.001).
Also, 64.3% declared that they routinely check a reference source
before prescribing, and 78% relied on pharmaceutical companies and
medical representatives to get information on medications. While 61%
declared that pharmacists should provide oral care counseling, only half of
them encouraged their patients to talk to their pharmacists about their
medications. Only 15% considered that patients are getting enough
counseling from the pharmacist, with a global confidence index below the
median value, suggesting the need for more collaboration, especially with
periodontists who exhibited the lowest confidence in pharmacists
(aOR=0.45). Conclusions Lebanese dentists reported some lack of knowledge and confidence in
prescribing practices. Education, training, and close collaboration between
pharmacists and dentists are essential to overcome these problems and avoid
potential harm to patients.
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- Aline Hajj
- PharmD, PhD. Laboratory of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Quality Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Saint-Joseph University . Beirut ( Lebanon ).
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- PharmD. Laboratory of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Quality Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Saint-Joseph University . Beirut ( Lebanon ).
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- PharmD, PhD. Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) . Jounieh ( Lebanon ).
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- PharmD, PhD. School of Medicine, University of Nicosia . Nicosia ( Cyprus ).
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- PharmD. National Institute of Public Health, Clinical Epidemiology, and Toxicology-Lebanon (INSPECT-LB) . Beirut ( Lebanon ).
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- PharmD. Laboratory of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Quality Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Saint-Joseph University . Beirut ( Lebanon ).
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- DDS, PhD. Faculty of Dental medicine, Saint-Joseph University . Beirut ( Lebanon ).
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- PharmD, PhD. Laboratory of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Quality Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Saint-Joseph University . Beirut ( Lebanon ).
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Ahmadi H, Ebrahimi A, Ahmadi F. Antibiotic Therapy in Dentistry. Int J Dent 2021; 2021:6667624. [PMID: 33574843 PMCID: PMC7861949 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6667624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Dental caries, pulpal necrosis, trauma, and periodontal diseases can result in dental infections which could have severe consequences that affect both soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Dental infections commonly present with symptoms of pain, fever, and swelling. Surgical and endodontic treatments are the early management of infected teeth, followed by antibiotic therapy. Some alternative methods also exist for treating infection such as low-level laser therapy and photodynamic therapy. Antibiotics are generally used in dental procedures to treat odontogenic infections, nonodontogenic infections, local infection, focal infection, and prophylaxis. Antibiotic prophylaxis is prescribed for patients with immunosuppressed conditions, infective endocarditis, metabolic disorders, and patients with prosthetic joints. To reduce the complications of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions especially bacterial resistance, comprehensive guidelines should be established. It has been noted that only about 12% of dentists adequately and correctly prescribe antibiotics, which shows the importance of comprehensive guidelines. Antibiotics prescription may result in some adverse effects such as hypersensitivity reactions and dermatological and allergic disorders. Furthermore, unnecessary prescription of antibiotics could result in several serious sequelae, for example, bacterial resistance, gastric and hematological problems, and diversion of bacterial microbiota. The present review attempts to summarize the indications of antibiotic therapy in dentistry and discuss the common types of antibiotics that are routinely used in dental practice based on pharmacologic classes. Moreover, types of antibiotics that are considered safe during pregnancy and childhood are also reviewed.
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- Hanie Ahmadi
- Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Discrepancy in Therapeutic and Prophylactic Antibiotic Prescribing in General Dentists and Maxillofacial Specialists in Australia. Antibiotics (Basel) 2020; 9:antibiotics9080492. [PMID: 32784644 PMCID: PMC7459474 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9080492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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There are concerns that general dentists (GDs) and dental specialists may be prescribing antibiotics inappropriately. This study explored the prescribing habits and decision-making processes of GDs versus oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFSs). A case-based online questionnaire was used to examine the prescribing of therapeutic and prophylactic antibiotics in two clinical scenarios. Stratified and systematic sampling strategies were implemented to provide a representative sample. The final valid sample was 60 GDs and 18 OMFSs. The majority of OMFSs (61.1%) routinely prescribed antibiotics for the surgical removal of third molars, which was significantly greater than for GDs (23.5%). For implant placement procedures, 72.2% of OMFSs and 62.1% of GDs prescribed antibiotics. Amoxicillin was the most selected agent for both scenarios. All OMFSs would prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus in both cases, but only 56.0–63.0% of GDs would do this. GDs based prescribing decisions primarily on information from prescribing guides, while OMFSs relied more on information gained from specialist training. Surgical prophylaxis protocols differed considerably between groups. Both groups used surgical prophylaxis for some situations that are outside current recommendations. Education with regards to discrepancies between clinical practice and current guidelines for antimicrobial therapy is needed to progress antimicrobial stewardship.
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Alzahrani AAH, Alzahrani MSA, Aldannish BH, Alghamdi HS, Albanghali MA, Almalki SSR. Inappropriate Dental Antibiotic Prescriptions: Potential Driver of the Antimicrobial Resistance in Albaha Region, Saudi Arabia. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2020; 13:175-182. [PMID: 32184688 PMCID: PMC7062393 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s247184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to analyze and evaluate dental antibiotic prescriptions in Albaha Region, Saudi Arabia. PATIENTS AND METHODS A two-year retrospective cohort study was conducted between September 1, 2017 and September 1, 2019 in children and adults. Data collected from the patients' medical records were analyzed using SPSS. The Z-test with Bonferroni correction and descriptive proportions were utilized to compare several levels of categorical variables. RESULTS Of the 43,255 dental visits, antibiotics were provided during 12,573 (29.1%). The commonly prescribed antibiotics were amoxicillin and amoxicillin combined with metronidazole (56.3% and 16.9%, respectively). Alarmingly, antibiotics were provided in several conditions for which they are medically neither recommended nor indicated; together, they represented 27.8% of those consultations in which antibiotics were prescribed. Female dentists prescribed more antibiotics than male dentists (30%, P = < 0.000), with male patients receiving more antibiotics than female patients (36%, P = <0.0001). CONCLUSION Unnecessary prescription of antibiotics was observed in the present study. Improving knowledge and awareness of Saudi dentists on dental antibiotic prescription is warranted.
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- Albaha Dental Center, The Saudi Ministry of Health, Albaha, Saudi Arabia
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Gulmez SE, Aydin V, Akici A. Footprints of Clinical Pharmacology in Turkey: Past, Present, and Future. Clin Ther 2020; 42:351-362. [PMID: 31955969 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2019.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Clinical pharmacology is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses all components of the relationship between drugs and humans. All clinical pharmacology professionals aim to support an improved quality of drug-oriented health services by providing teaching, research, and routine health care services that ensure more tolerable and more effective, suitable, and cost-effective use of drugs. Subsections of clinical pharmacology include clinical trials, pharmacoepidemiology and drug use, pharmacovigilance, pharmacoeconomics, the rational use of medicines, pharmacotherapy consultation, drug monitoring, counseling to authorities and industry, pharmacogenetics, and other practices. By approaching these subsections as part of 3 main aspects of clinical pharmacology-education, research, and health care-this review aims to provide local and international practitioners with detailed information about clinical pharmacology practices in Turkey and to contribute to building the network of communication and collaboration. This review also aims to play an encouraging and pioneering role for Turkey's national community and other countries that have not yet made clinical pharmacology functional in improving the quality of health services, promoting the dissemination of rational use of medicines, helping the set-up of clinical pharmacology organizations, enhancing quantity and quality of the clinical pharmacology workforce, and increasing the infrastructural facilities.
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- Sinem Ezgi Gulmez
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Pisarnturakit PP, Sooampon S, Sooampon S. Managing knowledge for health care quality: An investigation of rational antibiotic use among Thai dentists. Int J Health Plann Manage 2019; 35:606-613. [PMID: 31755146 DOI: 10.1002/hpm.2971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 11/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Because of the irrational use of antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance is now a global concern that requires developing effective strategies against. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge gap that causes the irrational use of antibiotics among Thai dentists. METHODS Thai dentists were asked to complete an online questionnaire regarding their knowledge, perception, and attitude towards rationale antibiotic use. The survey was conducted during November to December 2018. RESULTS Online questionnaires were completed by 588 dentists. Most respondents had a positive perception and were aware of the rational use of antibiotics. However, the use of antibiotics without proper indication and the lack of pharmacological knowledge were found. A mobile application was considered the most preferable approach to manage knowledge for rational drug use. CONCLUSION Irrational drug use among Thai dentists can be caused by lack of knowledge, attitude, and the perception of each dentist. Policy makers should promote self-learning through knowledge management strategies that can complement the pharmacology courses taught in dental school.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of International Business Administration, Faculty of Administration and Management, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand
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Bjelovucic R, Par M, Rubcic D, Marovic D, Prskalo K, Tarle Z. Antibiotic prescription in emergency dental service in Zagreb, Croatia – a retrospective cohort study. Int Dent J 2019; 69:273-280. [DOI: 10.1111/idj.12460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Mansour H, Feghali M, Saleh N, Zeitouny M. Knowledge, practice and attitudes regarding antibiotics use among Lebanese dentists. Pharm Pract (Granada) 2018; 16:1272. [PMID: 30416630 PMCID: PMC6207361 DOI: 10.18549/pharmpract.2018.03.1272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Objectives: Explore antibiotic use, assess conformity with evidence-practice guidelines, and describe knowledge and attitudinal factors among Lebanese dentists. Methods: National cross-sectional telephonic survey, using a standardized questionnaire addressing demographic, educational and professional data, usual antibiotics prophylactic and curative prescription pattern and influential factors, knowledge concerning antibiotics use in selected patient-populations, and attitude regarding antimicrobial resistance. Analyses used descriptive statistics, and bivariate analysis to observe predictors of higher knowledge. Results: the overall response rate for the study was around 21%. 322 dentists participated. On average, 17.51% of consultations resulted in antibiotic use; previous antibiotic experience mostly influenced prescriptions (81.3%). Referral of pregnant and lactating women and cardiac patients, when antibiotics are needed, was high (26.9%, 28.5% and 79.4%, respectively). Macrolides were the dominant first-line antibiotics in penicillin allergy (47.4%). Penicillins were most common for pregnant and lactating women. Penicillins (95.0%), 2g (63.9%), and 1 hour pre-procedure (34%) were the main components of prophylaxis for cardiac patients. Prophylactic and curative use varied widely; few dentists exhibited guideline-conform prescriptions. Mean knowledge scores of prophylaxis for cardiac and non-cardiac patients, and antibiotics’ side effects were predominantly poor (46.75±14.82, 39.21±33.09 and 20.27±18.77, respectively over 100). Practicing outside Beirut, undergraduate qualification in Lebanon, and post-graduate qualification predicted higher knowledge. 75.9% acknowledged the contribution of dentistry-based prescribing to antibiotic resistance and 94.7% knew at least one cause of resistance. Conclusions: Dentists show positive attitude towards antimicrobial resistance. Yet, they lack uniformity in antibiotic stewardship. Poor knowledge and guideline-incongruent prophylactic and therapeutic prescribing are observed. Development of targeted interventions is needed to promote judicious antibiotic use within Lebanese dentistry.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hicham Mansour
- Department of Restorative and Esthetic, Faculty of Dentistry, Lebanese University. Beirut (Lebanon).
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- Department of Restorative and Esthetic, Faculty of Dentistry, Lebanese University. Beirut (Lebanon).
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- Division of epidemiology and biostatistics - Faculty of Public Health - Lebanese University, Beirut (Lebanon).
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- Department of Restorative and Esthetic, Faculty of Dentistry, Lebanese University. Beirut (Lebanon).
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Kim H, Oh JK, Kim MK, Bae K, Choi H. Reduced antibiotic prescription rates following physician-targeted interventions in a dental practice. Acta Odontol Scand 2018; 76:204-211. [PMID: 29161952 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2017.1402209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prescription rate for antibiotics in dental clinics is not declining despite the increase in the antibiotic resistance problem. In this study, we observed the change in antibiotic prescription rates by dentists in a Korean dental hospital for various treatments after conducting interventions targeting dentists. METHODS The first intervention was to distribute guidelines. The second intervention was to remove the bundled prescription button containing antibiotics from the Electronic Medical Record system. A total of 22,098 treatment records were divided into 12 main treatment categories, and Chi-square tests and logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS After the interventions were applied, the overall prescription rate for antibiotics dropped. The antibiotic prescription rate decreased by an odds ratio of 0.774 (95% CI: 0.686-0.873) after intervention 1 and by an odds ratio of 0.574 (95% CI: 0.501-0.658) after intervention 2. The treatments with significantly reduced antibiotic prescription rates were extraction for orthodontic treatment, dental implant surgery, extraction of an impacted tooth and general extraction. These treatments are typically performed in patients without an active infection. The prescription rate did not change for periodontal treatments or endodontic treatments, which are usually performed in patients with an infection. The prescription rate also remained constant for minor operations and other basic treatments. CONCLUSION The interventions induced behavioural changes in the dentists and were effective in lowering the antibiotic prescription rates in a dental hospital. In particular, there was a significant reduction in the prescription rates for implant surgery and tooth extraction in the absence of infection.
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- Hyesung Kim
- Research Institute, Apple Tree Dental Hospital, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Research Institute, Apple Tree Dental Hospital, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Dental Research Institute, Graduate School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Research Institute, Apple Tree Dental Hospital, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Research Institute, Apple Tree Dental Hospital, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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