Knowledge and attitudes of Croatian Dentists Regarding Antibiotic Prescription in Endodontics: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study
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. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the form of an electronic questionnaire consisting...
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| author | Marija Šimundić Munitić Ivana Šutej Nensi Ćaćić Antonija Tadin Merima Balić Ivona Bago Tina Poklepović Peričić |
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| description | 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. Material 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-Whit-ney test or the Kruskal Wallis 1-way ANOVA, α = 5%. Results: The overall mean self-reported knowl-edge 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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| spelling | doaj.art-fe5b2c973ffe4e6f9de652d2a65c9f7c2024-04-15T17:22:49ZengUniversity of Zagreb. School of Dental MedicineActa Stomatologica Croatica0001-70191846-04102021-01-0155434635810.15644/asc55/4/2Knowledge and attitudes of Croatian Dentists Regarding Antibiotic Prescription in Endodontics: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based StudyMarija Šimundić Munitić0Ivana Šutej1Nensi Ćaćić2Antonija Tadin3Merima Balić4Ivona Bago5Tina Poklepović Peričić6Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Dental Polyclinic Split, CroatiaDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, CroatiaStudy of Dental Medicine, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, CroatiaDepartment of Restorative Dental Medicine and Endodontics, Study of Dental Medicine, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia”Madenta” Dental Center, Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Prosthodontics, Study of Dental Medicine, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, CroatiaObjectives: To assess dentists’ level of knowledge and practice concerning antibiotic usage in endodontics using the European Society of Endodontology position statement as a reference. Material 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-Whit-ney test or the Kruskal Wallis 1-way ANOVA, α = 5%. Results: The overall mean self-reported knowl-edge 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.https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/388313MeSH terms: DentistsEndodonticsAnti-Bacterial AgentsHealth Knowledge Attitudes Practice Author keywords: AntibioticsKnowledgeQuestionnaire |
| spellingShingle | Marija Šimundić Munitić Ivana Šutej Nensi Ćaćić Antonija Tadin Merima Balić Ivona Bago Tina Poklepović Peričić Knowledge and attitudes of Croatian Dentists Regarding Antibiotic Prescription in Endodontics: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study Acta Stomatologica Croatica MeSH terms: Dentists Endodontics Anti-Bacterial Agents Health Knowledge Attitudes Practice Author keywords: Antibiotics Knowledge Questionnaire |
| title | Knowledge and attitudes of Croatian Dentists Regarding Antibiotic Prescription in Endodontics: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study |
| title_full | Knowledge and attitudes of Croatian Dentists Regarding Antibiotic Prescription in Endodontics: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge and attitudes of Croatian Dentists Regarding Antibiotic Prescription in Endodontics: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge and attitudes of Croatian Dentists Regarding Antibiotic Prescription in Endodontics: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study |
| title_short | Knowledge and attitudes of Croatian Dentists Regarding Antibiotic Prescription in Endodontics: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study |
| title_sort | knowledge and attitudes of croatian dentists regarding antibiotic prescription in endodontics a cross sectional questionnaire based study |
| topic | MeSH terms: Dentists Endodontics Anti-Bacterial Agents Health Knowledge Attitudes Practice Author keywords: Antibiotics Knowledge Questionnaire |
| url | https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/388313 |
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