Is an Inquisition Warranted in Light of the Widespread Usage of Antibiotics in Dentistry?

The overuse of antibiotics has caused antibiotic-resistant bacteria to develop, making it increasingly difficult to treat infections. The consequences of antibiotic resistance are significant and far-reaching. Antibiotic resistance leads to longer hospital stays, higher healthcare costs, and a decreased ability to undergo surgeries and other medical procedures that rely on antibiotics to prevent infections. This threatens the development of new antibiotics, as pharmaceutical companies are less likely to invest in drugs that may be less effective due to resistance. We need to work together to prevent antibiotic resistance. Healthcare professionals and the general public need to be aware of the dangers of overusing and misusing antibiotics, and we need to impress upon the government that incentives and support be provided to the industry to help develop new antibiotics. We need to take action now to prevent the spread of drug-resistant bacteria and protect public health.