Health Technology Assessment Fireside : Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Dental Treatment in Canada
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Economics & Business Administration
Pharmacology
Abstract EN
Objectives.
This paper discusses the controversies surrounding the antibiotic prophylaxis preceding dental interventions within the following research question: how effective is dental antibiotic prophylaxis in preventing comorbidity and complications in those at risk? Methods.
A synthesis of the available literature regarding antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry was conducted under the lenses of Kazanjian’s framework for health technology assessment with a focus on economic concerns, population impact, social context, population at risk, and the effectiveness of the evidence to support its use.
Results.
The papers reviewed show that we have been using antibiotic prophylaxis without a clear and full understanding of its benefits.
Although the first guideline for antibiotic prophylaxis was introduced in 1990, it has been revised on several occasions, from 1991 to 2011.
Evidence-based clinical guidelines are yet to be seen.
Conclusions.
Any perceived potential benefit from administering antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures must be weighed against the known risks of lethal toxicity, allergy, and development, selection, and transmission of microbial resistance.
The implications of guideline changes and lack of evidence for the full use of antibiotic prophylaxis for the teaching of dentistry have to be further discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Brondani, Mario A.. 2012. Health Technology Assessment Fireside : Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Dental Treatment in Canada. Journal of Pharmaceutics،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466272
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Brondani, Mario A.. Health Technology Assessment Fireside : Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Dental Treatment in Canada. Journal of Pharmaceutics No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466272
American Medical Association (AMA)
Brondani, Mario A.. Health Technology Assessment Fireside : Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Dental Treatment in Canada. Journal of Pharmaceutics. 2012. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466272
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466272