Adherence to Antibiotic Prescriptions Among Dental Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing worldwide health concern, and non-adherence to antibiotic medication is a crucial factor in its growth. The objective of this research was to assess the adherence of dental patients in Saudi Arabia to oral antibiotic therapy, their knowledge of AMR, and their precise antibiotic prescription.

Methodology: From February 2023 to July 2023, a descriptive quantitative study was conducted among 450 outpatient dental patients who had obtained antibiotic prescriptions from dentists in the previous year.

Endocrowns Versus Post-core Retained Crowns as a Restoration of Root Canal Treated Molars - A Review Article.

Normally root canal-treated teeth are covered with crowns to prevent fracture, which becomes challenging in cases where the tooth is extensively damaged. In such instances, various restorative methods such as post-core and endocrowns have been in use. The former methodology in recent times is being discouraged owing to impending tooth weakening.