Nikolaus O A Palmer

Research Fellow and Clinical Adviser in Dental Education Health Education England North West, Honorary Lecturer, School of Dentistry, University of Liverpool, Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5PS, UK (nikolaus.palmer@me.com)

Antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic prescribing in dental practice

Antibiotics can be of benefit and may even be life-saving in medical and dental treatment, eg Ludwig's angina, brain abscess. The decision to use antibiotics, however, must be based on a thorough...