Abstract
AIM: This study aims to assess the use of antibiotics among dentists in performing endodontic procedures. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a pretested, structured, and validated questionnaire approved by the institutional ethics committee. It included questions on demographics, choice, frequency, and duration of antibiotics use in endodontic practice. The survey link was distributed electronically. Results were tabulated and analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: Only 6.5% of them reported that root canal treatment does not require an antibiotic regime. Clinical years of experience do not have any significant impact on antibiotic prescribing practices among dentists. CONCLUSION: The survey reveals issues with the inadvertent use of antibiotics, including their types and frequency, and highlights gaps in theoretical knowledge and antibiotic-prescribing practices among general dentists.