antibiotic therapy regimes are adequate to clear
such infections. However, it should be beard in
mind that in cases presented with severe infections
threatening life and vital structures, cultures
and antibiotic susceptibility testing should be
performed.
The practitioners also thought that the other factors,
such as antibiotic promotion by manufacturer
companies and patients’ demand and expectation
play role in the problem and should not be taken
lightly.
5. Conclusion
The current survey of the dental practitioners of
Hail district, Saudi Arabia, reveals moderate level
of knowledge towards the use of antibiotics and
development bacterial resistance. The dental
professionals’ responses demonstrate variation in
the rational prescription of antibiotics for various
dental conditions, indicating the lack of complianc