LEIPZIG, Germany: There are conflicting opinions and evidence on antibiotic use before and after implant surgery and in peri-implantitis treatment. Given that inappropriate antibiotic prescription plays a major role in antibiotic resistance in dentistry, a recent study sought to investigate prescribing practices in relation to implant treatment and awareness of antibiotic resistance among dentists in Europe. It found that, although the participants showed good understanding of the topic, the antibiotic prescription rate in implant dentistry was high. To that end, the study pointed to a need for the development of and adherence to standardised European guidelines to improve antibiotic stewardship in dentistry.