The awareness and practice of dentists regarding medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw and its prevention: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background Accurate documentation of a patient’s prior medication use and awareness side effects associated with anti-osteoporotic agents can assist dentists to prevent medication-related osteonecrosis the jaw. I aimed determine Korean regarding jaw duration drug holidays they prescribe patients who need undergo various dental procedures. Methods An online, questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 1000 registered in an online community Korea. The following were determined: general characteristics; type practice; recordkeeping patients’ bone-modifying agents; requirement doctor’s referral letter; advice given before surgery procedures; experience Differences between without treating evaluated using χ 2 test. Results Although relatively high proportion (293/1000, 29.3%) had experienced cases jaw, only 650/1000 (65.0%) routinely documented agent used by its use. Moreover, 591/1000 (59.1%) requested letters from doctors performing on patients. recommended period for holiday differs each drug, 533/1000 (53.3%) did not make such distinction. There statistically significant difference level detail terms no (707/1000) those ( P = 0.007). length prescribed condition 0.001). Conclusions These results suggest that do respond consistently patients' history This implies increased cooperation physicians, as well development targeted educational interventions profession, reduce risk Trial registration Not applicable.