Knowledge and attitudes of Croatian Dentists Regarding Antibiotic Prescription in Endodontics: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study.

IF 1.4 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Acta Stomatologica Croatica Pub Date : 2021-12-01 DOI:10.15644/asc55/4/2

Marija Šimundić Munitić, Ivana Šutej, Nensi Ćaćić, Antonija Tadin, Merima Balić, Ivona Bago, Tina Poklepović Peričić

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Abstract

Objectives: To assess dentists' level of knowledge and practice concerning antibiotic usage in endodontics using the European Society of Endodontology position statement as a reference.

Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the form of an electronic questionnaire consisting of 23 questions, including dentists' demographic and professional characteristics, attitudes as well as experiences regarding antibiotics in endodontics. Data were evaluated by the Mann-Whitney test or the Kruskal Wallis 1-way ANOVA, α = 5%.

Results: The overall mean self-reported knowledge of antibiotics usage in endodontics was 11.7±2.5 points, out of a maximum possible score of 23. The factors associated with a higher knowledge were: age (P≤0.001), clinical experience (P≤0.001), specialist training (P=0.008), and adherence to the guidance on the use of systemic antibiotics in endodontics (P=0.006). Dentists who specialized in endodontics (16.1±2.2) achieved higher levels of knowledge.

Conclusion: Knowledge on antibiotic usage in endodontics among dentists in Croatia is insufficient. There is a need for continuing education on the use of antibiotics among general dentists.

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克罗地亚牙医对根管治疗中抗生素处方的认识和态度：基于问卷的横断面研究。

目的以欧洲牙髓病学会的立场声明为参考，评估牙科医生对在牙髓病学中使用抗生素的认识水平和实践情况：采用电子问卷的形式进行横断面研究，问卷包含 23 个问题，其中包括牙科医生的人口统计和职业特征、态度以及在牙髓治疗中使用抗生素的经验。数据采用 Mann-Whitney 检验或 Kruskal Wallis 单因素方差分析进行评估，α = 5%：结果：自我报告的牙髓病学抗生素使用知识总平均分为 11.7±2.5 分，最高分为 23 分。与较高知识水平相关的因素有：年龄（P≤0.001）、临床经验（P≤0.001）、专科培训（P=0.008）以及是否遵守牙体牙髓病学系统抗生素使用指南（P=0.006）。牙体牙髓科专业牙医（16.1±2.2）的知识水平更高：结论：克罗地亚牙医对牙髓病学中抗生素使用的认识不足。结论：克罗地亚牙医对牙髓病学中抗生素使用的了解不足，有必要对普通牙医进行抗生素使用方面的继续教育。

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Acta Stomatologica Croatica DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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2.40

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28.60%

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12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Acta Stomatologica Croatica (ASCRO) is a leading scientific non-profit journal in the field of dental, oral and cranio-facial sciences during the past 44 years in Croatia. ASCRO publishes original scientific and clinical papers, preliminary communications, case reports, book reviews, letters to the editor and news. Review articles are published by invitation from the Editor-in-Chief by acclaimed professionals in distinct fields of dental medicine. All manuscripts are subjected to peer review process.