title: Prescribing for periodontal disease.
abstract: With concerns about the ever-increasing development of antimicrobial resistance, it is imperative that antimicrobials are prescribed responsibly and used appropriately. This article provides an overview and simple guidelines for antimicrobial prescribing in the management of periodontal diseases.
authors: Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust, UK.
authors: Fiona M
authors: FM
authors: Blair
authors: Iain L C
authors: IL
authors: Chapple
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D010520:Aggressive Periodontitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D055113:Chronic Periodontitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004198:Disease Susceptibility / Q000276:immunology; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D005892:Gingivitis, Necrotizing Ulcerative / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy; D057747:Periodontal Debridement; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents