Objectives: To explore the knowledge of dentists regarding drug information resources in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a 4-month cross-sectional study exploring the knowledge of dentists about drug information resources in Saudi Arabia. This is a self-reported electronic survey of dentists. The questionnaire contained two parts. The first section collected demographic data of the responders. In contrast, the second section collected information about dentists' essential knowledge about dental drug information resources, knowledge of the selected 12 dental drug information books, and their preferred 17 websites containing dental drug information resources. We used 5-point Likert response scale system to obtain responses to the close-ended questions. The data were collected through the Survey Monkey system and were analyzed using SPSS and Jeffery's Amazing Statistics Program (JASP). Results: A total of 260 dentists responded to the survey. Of them, 153 (59.30%) were male, and 105 (40.7%) were female, which was statistically significant (p<0.003). The majority of the responders (257 (98.85%)) were in 24-35 years. Almost half of the responders were interns (135 (51.92%)) followed by residents (63 (24.23%)) and as General Practitioner with (62 (23.85%)), which was statistically significant (p<0.001). The average score of dentist knowledge about dental drug information resources was 1.80, and the highest score was recorded for knowledge of the concept of dental drug information resources. The average dental knowledge score of dental drug information resources was 1.80, which was statistically significant (p<0.5). The majority of the responders (80.70%) were not familiar with dental drug information books. In contrast, the best resources known by the responders were Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference (55 (21.24%)) and ADA Dental Drug Handbook (54 (20.77%)). The majority of the responders (74.30%) were not familiar with the websites related to dental drug information resources. In comparison, the most frequently used resources by the responders were the World Health Organization (WHO) (137 (52.69%)) and Ministry of Health websites (137 (52.69%)). Conclusion: The responders had insufficient knowledge about the available dental drug information resources, including books and websites. Targeting to improve dentist knowledge of dental drug information resources is required in Saudi Arabia through dental schools, and pharmacists play a critical role in dental education.

Objectives: Drug information resources provide clinicians with safer use of medications and play a vital role in improving drug safety. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has become essential to medical practice; however, EBM is still an emerging dentistry concept. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to explore dentists' knowledge about evidence-based dentistry resources in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a 4-month cross-sectional study conducted to analyze dentists' knowledge about evidencebased dentistry resources in Saudi Arabia. We included dentists from interns to consultants and those across all dentistry specialties and located in Saudi Arabia. The survey collected demographic information and knowledge of resources on dental drugs. The knowledge of evidence-based dental care and knowledge of dental drug information applications. The survey was validated through the revision of expert reviewers and pilot testing. Moreover, various reliability tests had been done with the study. The data were collected through the Survey Monkey system and analyzed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) and Jeffery's Amazing Statistics Program (JASP). Results: A total of 260 dentists responded to the survey. Of them, 51% were interns, 85% as dental staff with three years or less experience by 88.46%. The results showed that most responders (56.76%) did not know that the Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) database is a part of the drug information resource. Their institution does not establish it. Almost half of the responders (48.23%) were not familiar with the digital application of dental drug information resources. The average knowledge of dentists regarding EBD drug information resources was 48%. Furthermore, the majority of the resources that the dentists frequently accessed were MEDLINE/PubMed (77.69%), American College of Physicians (www. acponline.org/ clinical information/ guidelines/) (73 (28.08%), and Guideline.gov (www.guideline.gov) (71 (27.31%). Conclusion: There was inadequate knowledge of evidence-based dentistry of drug information resources in Saudi Arabia. Implementation of these findings is vital for optimizing patient outcomes, improving clinical practice, and patient care.

Objectives:The textbook of dental drug information resources is a prime reference to dental knowledge. The dental knowledge valuation is appropriate for dental care. The contemporary topic of declaring the updated information about dental medications textbooks. Methods: It is a literature review of drug information resources and tertiary resources in dental practice. Searching of PubMed/Medline dated from the 1960s to 2021s. It entailed of all types of research design including market analysis, SWOT analysis, quality management of the project, and management of any risks. The selected drug information resources list was done through resources name, medications coverage, types of publications, either manual or online or mobile applications, frequency of updating, and the publisher. Results: The total number of nominated dental tertiary drug information was more than twenty. The tertiary resources are articulated as regular textbooks or online and mobile applications. Some resources were only about dental drug information. They were a potted or in-depth information including some of the resources about disease management with importance on the specialties. Recently, there is a collection of drug information textbooks through a website. This includes choice of selection textbookbased of updated information, method of publications online and applications and cost-related issues. Conclusion: Dental drug information resources textbook was vital in the dental care. The collection of textbooks with more than one method of publication online and mobile application are highly endorsed in dental practice.

Objectives: Evidence-based dentistry is a existing practice in the dental care. Evidence-based dental medications play a grave part in this field. The reconnoiter of evidence-based dental drug information resources is swotted in this topic. Methods: It is a chronicle review of evidence-based dentistry of drug information resources. The literature had been examined through PubMed and Medline from the 1960s to 2021s. All types of literature encompassed. If not existed, the textbook of drug information will be designed. The project is defined through market analysis and SWOT tools. The team and cost management will be deliberated. Quality management and risk factors will be involved in the project. The list of evidence-based dentistry discovers literature coverage, frequency of updating, type of publications online or applications, and responsible publisher. Results: There are more than twenty evidence-based dentistry drug information resources were nominated. There are numerous types of resources, including free-of-charge evidence-based. It contained of collecting the primary literature and evidence-based dental guidelines. Some resources had a collection of meta-analysis and systemic review literature with a paid subscription. Other comprehensive collection of journal publications includes from the USA and European journals. Additional drug information resources through a comprehensive search engine of all evidence-based dental drug information resources. The choice of evidence-based dentistry is based on numerous factors debated in the topic. Conclusion: Evidence-based dentistry with an emphasis on drug information resources connected issues is a present part of dental practice. Therefore, the implementation of the project is mandatory at the healthcare organizations in the dental care.

Objectives: The dental medications information application is one of the grave elements in dental practice. Therefore, the review of the updated mobile applications of dental drug information is swotted. Methods: It was revitalized of the literature on the dental drug information mobile software includes the PubMed and Medline search on this topic in numerous methods. The current project of drug information applications reconnoiters through descriptions with accent on market analysis, SWOT analysis, project team, cost management, quality requirements, and risk factors linked issues. Nominated applications had been invigorated, counting the software name, coverage of the medications, frequency updating, and subscription-related. Results: There is no examination about dental medication's mobile applications. There is more than fifteen mobile software suitable for dental providers. The project should be realized through project management professionals tools. The choosing of dental applications includes drug information based on numerous factors, coverage of the scientific data, the level of knowledge, and cost of the subscription. The advantages and disadvantages had studied throughout. Conclusion:The drug information resources with mobile applications are useful and easily reachable for all dental practitioners' specialties. Therefore, the employment of the dental applications of drug information is highly suggested in dental care.