Antibiotic prescribing practices of Filipino Dentists
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Antibiotic prescribing practices by dentists: a review
Antibiotics are prescribed by dentists for treatment as well as prevention of infection. Indications for the use of systemic antibiotics in dentistry are limited, since most dental and periodontal diseases are best managed by operative intervention and oral hygiene measures. However, the literature provides evidence of inadequate prescribing practices by dentists, due to a number of factors ran...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2620-4126,2252-8806
DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v8i3.20245