AntibaCterial presCribing & OraL Health Practice

AntibaCterial presCribing & OraL Health Practice: The Leeds Dental Extraction Study

A study by Allied Health Professionals to explore the experience of patients undergoing tooth extraction at Leeds Dental Institute in relation to antibiotic medication, dental anxiety and oral health practices

Consented patients attending the Leeds Dental Institute for tooth extraction will be asked to complete 3 questionnaires in order for the researchers to understand more about the background of patients who have teeth extracted at the centre. The study will focus on the patient's previous experience of dentistry such as whether they have had antibiotics prescribed for toothache, whether they suffer from dental anxiety and how they regularly look after their oral health.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients undergoing extraction of one or more teet
• Parents/Guardians of children aged 5-12 years old undergoing extraction of one or more teeth
• Patients aged 13-15 undergoing extraction of one or more teeth
• Patients and Parents/Guardians who are willing to give informed consent or assent to complete questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients, parents/guardians unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
• Parents/Guardians of patients aged less than 5 years old
• Patients or parents who are unable to communicate directly with the health person carrying out the treatment