Prevalence and Predictors of Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescriptions Among Dentists in Muscat Governorate, Oman

A high proportion of antibiotic prescriptions by dentists in Muscat were unjustified, with dentist experience identified as a key predictor of appropriate prescribing practices. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and antibiotic stewardship programmes to promote rational prescribing among dentists.

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Sultan Qaboos University medical journal
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2026-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.2972
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Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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Prevalence and Predictors of Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescriptions Among Dentists in Muscat Governorate, Oman

Elham Mohammadi, Noora Alhosni, Wajiha Abdul Majeed Al-Lawati, Manar AlSanaa Ali AlZeedi
Sultan Qaboos University medical journal
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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Prevalence and Predictors of Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescriptions Among Dentists in Muscat Governorate, Oman

Elham Mohammadi, Noora Alhosni, Wajiha Abdul Majeed Al-Lawati, Manar AlSanaa Ali AlZeedi
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Abstract

A high proportion of antibiotic prescriptions by dentists in Muscat were unjustified, with dentist experience identified as a key predictor of appropriate prescribing practices. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and antibiotic stewardship programmes to promote rational prescribing among dentists.

Sultan Qaboos University medical journalVol. 26(1)
Ministry of Health (OM)
Openalex Percentile: Top 40%
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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