Antibiotic Stewardship in Dental Procedures: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Authors: Awadh M. Alanizi, Nada A. Al Zahrani, Jehan H. Ben Hyzaam, Ali S. Aldossari, Abdulrahman A. Bin Mousa

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14227202

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8r6hj

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in dental practice, driven in part by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary antibiotic stewardship program involving dentists, pharmacists, and laboratory specialists in a tertiary hospital dental department. A mixed-methods approach was used, with quantitative data showing an increase in appropriate antibiotic prescribing from 57% to 85% and a reduction in adverse reactions from 12% to 5%. Qualitative findings highlighted the benefits of enhanced communication, shared decision-making, and improved patient outcomes. Despite barriers such as time constraints and resistance to change, the findings indicate that a collaborative approach significantly improves antibiotic stewardship in dental settings.

Keywords: Antibiotic stewardship, Dentistry, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Pharmacists, Laboratory specialists, Antibiotic resistance

Paper Id: 231679

Published On: 2017-05-03

Published In: Volume 5, Issue 3, May-June 2017

Cite This: Antibiotic Stewardship in Dental Procedures: A Multidisciplinary Approach - Awadh M. Alanizi, Nada A. Al Zahrani, Jehan H. Ben Hyzaam, Ali S. Aldossari, Abdulrahman A. Bin Mousa - IJIRMPS Volume 5, Issue 3, May-June 2017. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14227202

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