Knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental practitioners regarding antibiotic prescribing for aggressive periodontitis in Morocco

Background: The use of systemic antibiotics in complement of the periodontal debridement in the treatment of aggressive periodontitis is supported by evidence published in the literature. The appropriate use of antibiotics allow to avoid practices that may enhance microbial resistance. Aims: The objective of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of a population of dental practitioners in Morocco regarding antibiotics prescribing for patients with aggressive periodontitis. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried among practitioners from cities of Casablanca, Rabat, Sale, Fez, Kenitra, and Temara from January to April 2016. The data collected were analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software (SPSS version 13.0). Results: A total of 750 replies were received giving a response rate of 75%. Nearly 63.7% of the participants were female and 68% had