Changes in Antibiotic Redemption Related to Hungarian Dental Care During COVID-19.

Several studies have shown that the contribution of dentists to the total antibiotic consumption is significant, 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 and an increasing trend in the rate of antibiotic prescription by dentists has been observed worldwide. 19 , 20 , 21 Other studies have found that dentists tend to prescribe antibiotics unnecessarily for inappropriate clinical indications and may not adhere to the recommended guidelines. 22 , 23 Over prescription of antibiotics exposes patients to the risk of adverse effects and increases dental care cost. 24 Therefore, the variation in prescription patterns and clinical indications underline the need for guidelines for dentists.

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