Superbugs in Endodontics.

Antibiotic resistance is considered to be one of the most common health problems in the world. over and Increased use of antibiotics can lead to increased risk of the growth of multi resistance organisms. Abuse of antibiotics happens at the time of routine dental treatment due to lack of knowledge about prescribing antibiotics and appropriate prophylactic antibiotic use. Dentists can become part of the solution to the antibiotic resistance risks and deal with it conclusively. This review article discusses antibiotic resistance resulting from antibiotic abuse during various dental treatments, various factors contributing to it and measures required by the dentist for stopping antibiotic abuse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]