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The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge regarding the use and prescribing practices of antibiotics in pediatric patients in a sample of Italian dentists by using an anonymous and telematic questionnaire. Methods: A specially prepared questionnaire was electronically transmitted to a cohort of Italian dentists. The questionnaire consisted of two parts: demographic information and general knowledge of antibiotic prescription in pediatric dentistry. The statistical analysis of the obtained data was performed. Results: The study sample consisted of 242 Italian dentists. Poor statistically significant differences emerged between specialists in Pediatric Dentistry and dentists without specialization or specialists in other branches, as well as between dentists who, in their clinical activity, mainly treat children\/adolescents or adults. For the complementary treatment of dental or oral cavity infections, Amoxicillin was the antibiotic indicated as the first choice for pediatric patients with no allergy to penicillins by most of the sample, while more than 20% of dentists would prescribe Clindamycin in patients with an allergy to penicillin. The knowledge regarding the dosage of administration of the chosen antibiotic appeared not to be sufficient. Conclusions: An improvement in the knowledge of the Guidelines in Pediatric Dentistry appeared necessary regarding the posology of the antibiotic of choice. 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