Antibiotics or No Antibiotics, That Is the Question: An Update on Efficient and Effective Use of Antibiotics in Dental Practice

• Main Authors: Alessio Buonavoglia (Author), Patrizia Leone (Author), Antonio Giovanni Solimando (Author), Rossella Fasano (Author), Eleonora Malerba (Author), Marcella Prete (Author), Marialaura Corrente (Author), Carlo Prati (Author), Angelo Vacca (Author), Vito Racanelli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The antimicrobial resistance (AMR) phenomenon is an emerging global problem and is induced by overuse and misuse of antibiotics in medical practice. In total, 10% of antibiotic prescriptions are from dentists, usually to manage oro-dental pains and avoid postsurgical complications. Recent research a...