Introduction: Antibiotics are among the commonly prescribed drug in the hospital settings. Dentists prescribe antibiotics therapeutically and prophylactically to manage dental and oral infections. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was recently stated by the World Health Organization to be one of the greatest threats to human health. Rate of antimicrobial resistance are growing worldwide, threatening public health and increasing morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Thus there is need to understand the perception, knowledge and attitude about antibiotics misuse, antibiotics resistance and its causes amongst the budding doctors and various specialists. Aim - With this background the aim of the study is to assess the perception, knowledge and attitude about antibiotics misuse, antibiotics resistance and its causes amongst the budding doctors and various specialists. Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire, amongst oral health care professionals, on the correct knowledge, attitude and practice about the usage of antibiotics. Result: When the results were compared it was found that the P-value was statistically significant when the practice and attitude of the dental professionals was compared whereas it was statistically not significant for the knowledge of dental professionals. Conclusion: We found poor attitude, knowledge and practice regarding antimicrobial use in dentistry thereby increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance.
