‘You Had to Do Something’: Prescribing Antibiotics in Scotland During the COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions and Remobilization

Published in the British Dental Journal, this article discusses the impact of COVID-19 restrictions and remobilization on dental antibiotic prescriptions and explores dentists’ intentions and attitudes towards antibiotic prescribing. Results show that antibiotic prescribing rose by 49% following the suspension of routine dental care, and since the remobilization of NHS dental care, antibiotic prescribing continues to be higher than pre-pandemic levels.