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FDI white paper: The essential role of the dental team in reducing antibiotic resistance

Year: 2020

Type: report

Abstract: This white paper presents a framework for dental teams seeking to tackle the problem of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics are lifesaving drugs—when you need them, you need them to work. Antibiotic resistance is a global problem and growing rapidly due to widespread misuse of antibiotics, putting patients at risk for ‘superbugs’ that are difficult (and sometimes impossible) to treat with antibiotics. The white paper highlights how dental teams can help raise awareness, prevent and control infections, and optimize the use of antibiotics through antibiotic stewardship in dentistry.

Source: Research Explorer (The University of Manchester)

Authors: Wendy Thompson, David A. Williams, C. Pulcini, Susie Sanderson, Philippe Calfron, Mahesh Verma

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Use and Resistance

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3122261891

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