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Clinical Practices and Attitudes of Dental Practitioners in Managing Alveolar Osteitis: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Yemen.

Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · Al-Huthaifi BH, Abdu EM, Aldhorae K, Al-Hamati AN, Al-Maqaleh M, Al-Labani M, Al-Radhi AA, Ayash NM, Al-Hakimi EG, Al-Hamidi MH, Sawraj SF · 2026-09-26

A survey of 412 dental practitioners in Yemen revealed moderate adherence to evidence-based alveolar osteitis prevention and management, though some still routinely prescribe antibiotics or perform unnecessary curettage. Greater experience, higher extraction volume, continuing education, and stronger confidence were associated with better preventive practices.

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