Bisphosphonates, healthcare professionals and oral health

Abstract

Objective General medical and dental practitioner and pharmacists all encounter patients on bisphosphonates and as such require adequate knowledge regarding osteonecrosis of the jaw, a potential complication associated with its use. The cross-sectional study investigated perceived implications of and attitudes towards bisphosphonate use in oral health among general medical and dental practitioners and pharmacists. Materials and methods Medical and dental practitioners and pharmacists registered in Victoria, Australia, completed an online survey (SurveyMonkey). Data analysis consisted of chi-square tests with significance as p < 0.05. Results One hundred and thirty six doctors (general medica..