Patterns of Surgical Prophylaxis Prescribing for Dentoalveolar Procedures in Australian Hospitals: 2016-2022.

Key Points

• This research examines antibiotic prescribing practices for dental surgeries in Australian hospitals from 2016 to 2022.
• Analyzed prescribing patterns of antibiotics in hospitals
• Evaluated adherence to clinical guidelines
• Assessed the appropriateness of prophylactic antibiotics
• Identified frequent deviations from recommended guidelines
• Demonstrated a lack of consistency in prescribing practices
• Found a significant need for enhanced antimicrobial stewardship interventions

Abstract