To Err is Human, But Failing to Attempt is Negligence: The Hidden Perspectives That Limit Intravenous Antibiotic Administration During Third Molar Surgery in General Practice

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Published: 30-06-2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2016.23.4.13

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Ramasamy Chidambaram
Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, AIMST University, Jalan Bedong Semeling, 08100, Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia

Abstract

The expected bacteremia at a surgical site in chronic infections enforces dentists to prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis (1,2). The second best choice for administering antibiotics during ill health is the intravenous (IV) route that eventually aids dental professionals during prolonged surgical procedures (3). The prospective reports show controversial statements, sometimes blaming oralmaxillofacial surgeons and general dentists (GD’s) for the complications or infection rates (4). Despite their incompetency, why GD’s should be encouraged to practice third molar surgery? If answer to this quest is yes, then there is no need to explain further the suggested title. With the positive intention to produce next generation dentists, it is essential that GD’s gain equal experience

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Vol. 23 No. 4 (2016)

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Letter to the Editor
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Ramasamy Chidambaram. To Err is Human, But Failing to Attempt is Negligence: The Hidden Perspectives That Limit Intravenous Antibiotic Administration During Third Molar Surgery in General Practice . Malays J Med Sci [Internet]. 2016 Jun. 30 [cited 2026 Nov. 11];23(4):90–91. Available from: https://ejournal.usm.my/mjms/article/view/mjms_vol23-no4-2016_13

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