Evaluation of dentists’ clinical practices and antibiotic use in managing endodontic emergencies in Karachi, Pakistan: a cross-sectional survey
This study highlights Pakistani dentists' preferences in managing endodontic emergencies and prescribing antibiotics. Despite awareness of guidelines and the consequences of overuse, there's a tendency towards antibiotic overprescription, indicating a need for educational interventions to promote rational antibiotic use and mitigate antibiotic resistance.
Authors
- Nighat Naved (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4994-5841)
- Shahrukh Ali Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6002-9946)
- Syeda Farah Jabeen
- Taimur Khalid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7372-7556)
- Hassan Yaqoob
- Sughra Raza
Institutions
- Karachi Medical and Dental College (PK)
- Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi (KE)
- Aga Khan University Hospital (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2024-12-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05357-5
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.97