Nivel de conocimiento sobre antibióticos odontológicos en alumnos de la clínica de la UCSG.

Abstract

Introduction: Antibiotics are prescribed for the purpose of preventing infections. However, research on the perceptions and experiences of dental professionals and students in prescribing antibiotics has revealed that both have a moderate level of confidence in prescribing in general. Objective: To establish the level of knowledge about dental antibiotics in students of the UCSG clinic. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted on the knowledge of antibiotics used in the area of oral surgery in students who are taking comprehensive clinical courses. The applied survey was generated from scientific articles. Results: The data on the use of antibiotics resulted in 45.34% of students considering that the situation in which prescription is necessary is when the patient is in pain. The antibiotic of choice for postoperative care is amoxicillin + clavulanic acid with 82.57%. While at the time of prescribing the most common error is the incorrect duration of the treatment 20.93%. Finally, the basis for prescribing antibiotics is clinical experience in 32.56%. Conclusion: Antibiotics should only be prescribed in clinical situations that require empirical antibiotic therapy and for specific situations.