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[This article belongs to Volume - 70, Issue - 9]
Published on : 2025-09-11 19:35:09
Article Code: AMJ-11-09-2025-12340
Title : Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review of Current Clinical Guidelines
Author(s) : Nikolaos Papadopoulos, Andreas Christou, Carlos Mendes
Abstract :
The administration of antibiotics to children undergoing dental procedures is generally contemplated in specific
instances to prevent or address potential infections. This thorough review aims to enhance current guidelines by
integrating additional evidence regarding the need for administering antibiotics to children undergoing dental
treatments. We conducted an extensive review of literature, focusing solely on English-language sources retrieved
from Google Scholar, SCOPUS, MEDLINE, and PubMed databases up to August 2023. Our primary focus was on
exploring the use of antibiotics in paediatric dental care. Inaccurate antibiotic prescriptions can result in widespread
consequences, such as the development of bacterial resistance, complications in the gastrointestinal and
haematological systems, and disruptions in the bacterial microbiota. This review highlights the importance of
following existing guidelines for prescribing antibiotics in paediatric dental care, underscoring the crucial role of
dentists’ clinical judgement before authorising prescriptions. Additionally, it strongly promotes collaborative
communication with medical practitioners to evaluate the patient’s clinical condition. Consequently, it is imperative
to establish comprehensive antibiotic prescribing guidelines for dental professionals.