Antibiotic Resistance Patterns In Oral Bacterial Infections Among Dental Patients In Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The emergence of antibiotic resistance in oral bacterial infections represents a significant challenge to contemporary dental practice, particularly in Saudi Arabia where inappropriate prescribing patterns have been extensively documented. The present critical review discusses the perplexing scenario of antimicrobial resistance of oral pathogens in Saudi dental clinics, discussing the current trends, clinical significance and the possible strategies to counter this impending menace. As a region within the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has specific difficulties with antimicrobial stewardship because of cultural peculiarities, the pattern of healthcare access, and prescribing practices, which promote the emergence of resistant strains. Researchers have shown that a weak implementation on dental antibiotics prescribing routine is common among Saudi dentists and dental students and unnecessary prescription of the antibiotic is of great concern. The knowledge on these resistance patterns will be very important in coming up with effective intervention strategies and ensuring the effectiveness of the current therapeutic alternatives in the provision of oral healthcare services to the region.