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As the use of these medications continues to increase, dental practitioners play a critical role in prevention and management of at\u2010risk patients. This survey evaluated the awareness, knowledge and practice patterns of Australian dental practitioners regarding MRONJ.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross\u2010sectional online survey of registered Australian dental practitioners was conducted. The 26\u2010item questionnaire assessed knowledge of MRONJ diagnosis, clinical features, risk factors and practice patterns. Responses were analysed descriptively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 343 dental practitioners participated. Overall MRONJ awareness was high, with 88.6% correctly identifying the principal diagnostic criteria. Knowledge of antiresorptive medications was strong, but familiarity with antiangiogenic agents was limited, with 25% unable to identify any associated medication. Only 62.4% were comfortable assessing MRONJ risk before extraction and just 37.9% comfort in performing extractions in at\u2010risk patients. Public practitioners reported greater MRONJ\u2010related education and clinical confidence than private practitioners.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Australian dental practitioners demonstrated strong awareness of MRONJ. However, confidence in providing invasive treatment for at\u2010risk patients remained limited, particularly among private dental practitioners. These findings highlight the need for targeted education and clinical support as the use of MRONJ associated medications continues to increase.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical Relevance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although overall awareness of MRONJ is high among Australian dental practitioners, ongoing knowledge and confidence gaps may contribute to variation in clinical practice. Addressing these gaps through continuing professional education, evidence\u2010based guidance, and structured risk assessment may enhance patient safety and optimise the prevention and management of MRONJ.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/adj.70074","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,28]],"date-time":"2026-09-28T12:03:58Z","timestamp":1790597038000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Patterns Among Australian Dental Practitioners"],"prefix":"10.1111","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0002-6091-5811","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ying Shi","family":"Chang","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"The School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health The University of Sydney  Sydney New South Wales Australia"},{"name":"Nepean Centre for Oral Health Nepean Hospital, NBMLHD  Kingswood Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Christopher","family":"Friel","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Nepean Centre for Oral Health Nepean Hospital, NBMLHD  Kingswood Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7364-8316","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Gary","family":"Low","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Nepean Blue Mountain Local Health District  Kingswood Australia"},{"name":"Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health University of Sydney  Sydney Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3409-4538","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Albert","family":"Yaacoub","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Nepean Centre for Oral Health Nepean Hospital, NBMLHD  Kingswood Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-4999-0044","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Stephen Clive","family":"Cox","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"The School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health The University of Sydney  Sydney New South Wales Australia"},{"name":"Nepean Centre for Oral Health Nepean Hospital, NBMLHD  Kingswood Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,28]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_12_2_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.joms.2022.02.008"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_3_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.bjoms.2020.03.010"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_4_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/ijerph191811709"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_5_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1200\/JCO.2003.99.132"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_6_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/S0278-2391(03)00720-1"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_7_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/bcp.14681"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_8_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1038\/s41415-025-8643-1"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_9_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.oooo.2018.11.012"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_10_1","unstructured":"Australia M \u201cPharmaceutical Benefits Schedule Item Reports: Services Australia \u201d (2026) https:\/\/medicarestatistics.humanservices.gov.au\/VEA0032\/SAS.Web\/statistics\/pbs_item.html."},{"key":"e_1_2_12_11_1","unstructured":"S.Mudiyanselage J.Watts K.Gebremariam andJ.Abimanyi\u2010Ochom \u201cOsteoporosis and Fractures in Australia. 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