title: Antibiotic prescribing in general dental practice.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to review the principles of antibiotic prescribing in light of the increasing worldwide problem of antibiotic resistance and the evidence of inappropriate use of antibiotics in dentistry. Guidance based on a review of the scientific evidence and recommended good practice for prescribing antibiotics in dental practice will be given.
authors.forename: N O A
authors.initials: NO
authors.lastname: Palmer
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D063487:Prescription Drug Misuse
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents