ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP-NEED OF THE HOUR IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
ABSTRACT
The ever-rising prevalence of the use of antimicrobial agents by health care professionals since its first discovery by Alexander Fleming is enough to assess its diverse applications in pharmacotherapy. In dentistry as well, antimicrobials are frequently employed for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes giving rise to the debatable issue of use and misuse of these agents. Addressing this subject is extremely important to avoid any complexities in the form of resistance to these drugs, especially for the future generation. Hence, a comprehensive understanding of the concept of antimicrobial stewardship is required which deals with a coordinated approach ensuring appropriate
ABSTRACT
The ever-rising prevalence of the use of antimicrobial agents by health care professionals since its first discovery by Alexander Fleming is enough to assess its diverse applications in pharmacotherapy. In dentistry as well, antimicrobials are frequently employed for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes giving rise to the debatable issue of use and misuse of these agents. Addressing this subject is extremely important to avoid any complexities in the form of resistance to these drugs, especially for the future generation. Hence, a comprehensive understanding of the concept of antimicrobial stewardship is required which deals with a coordinated approach ensuring appropriate