Antibiotic Prescribing in Dental Practice: A Cross-sectional Survey in Trinidad and Tobago
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat. Trinidad and Tobago used the World Health Organisation's Global Action Plan to develop its National Action Plan (NAP) against AMR. A review of the NAP showed the need for use-based studies to direct interventions against AMR. This study was designed to provide evidence on dental prescribing habits, to support interventions against the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains. METHODS: A cross-sectional study. A consent letter and questionnaire were developed in REDCap®, a link to which was sent to registered dentists. The questionnaire collected demographic information, knowledge of antibiotics and dental practice. SPSS version 22 was used for analysis: significance at a P-value
Fields of Study & Subjects
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
Infection Control in Healthcare
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Dental Journal
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Volume
- 76
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 109588–109588
- Publication date
- 20 May 2026
- Language
- EN