| Revisiting the role of dentists in prescribing antibiotics. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 14710570 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this paper is to review the principles of therapeutic and prophylactic prescribing in light of the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance and the evidence of inappropriate use of antibiotics in dentistry. Recommendations based on a review of the evidence and good practice for prescribing therapeutic and prophylactic antibiotics will be given. |
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Authors:
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N A Palmer |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Dental update Volume: 30 ISSN: 0305-5000 ISO Abbreviation: Dent Update Publication Date: 2003 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-01-08 Completed Date: 2004-01-20 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7805969 Medline TA: Dent Update Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 570-4 Citation Subset: D |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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therapeutic use* Antibiotic Prophylaxis* / utilization* Bacterial Infections / drug therapy Dental Care for Chronically Ill Dentist's Practice Patterns* Drug Prescriptions / statistics & numerical data Great Britain Humans Mouth Diseases / drug therapy Practice Guidelines as Topic Tooth Diseases / drug therapy |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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Comment In:
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Dent Update. 2004 Apr;31(3):178; author reply 178
[PMID:
15116491
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