Antibiotic Prescribing for Endodontic Infections and Prophylaxis for Medically Compromised Patients: A Survey on Dental Students in Turkey

Introduction: High and wrong antibiotic usage causes Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) which is a worldwide problem. Dental students, as future dentists are likely to provoke this public health issue by inappropriate prescribing choices. There is a need of further education of antibiotic prescription in endodontic infections, as well as prophylaxis. Aim: The aim of this study was to establish the knowledge of dental students on the suitable use of systemic antibiotics for endodontic infections and prophylaxis for medically compromised patients. Materials and Methods: A survey was done on dental students at the end of third, fourth and fifth years, who answered a questionnaire about antibiotic use for endodontic infections and prophylaxis for various immunocompromised patients. Pharmacology and endodontics lectures should be taken by respondents; was the inclusion criterion. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test. Statistical significance was fixed at p