scholarly journals Use of Fluoride Dentifrices for Children: Evaluation of General and Pediatric Dentists' Recommendations

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Souza Liévana ◽  
Ana Paula Dias Moreno ◽  
Marina Moscardini Vilela ◽  
José Tarcísio Lima Ferreira ◽  
Maria da Conceição Pereira Saraiva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Health Area ◽  
Pediatric Dentists ◽  
Final Response ◽  
Fluoride Dentifrice ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Educational Campaigns

Abstract Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the recommendations of General Dentists (GD) and Pediatric Dentists (PD) on the use of fluoride dentifrice by children are in agreement with the recommendations given in dental association guidelines. Methods: A questionnaire with 11 questions was applied to GD and PD. Questions were about professional performance, as well as type and amount of dentifrices recommended according to the child's age. The way information was conveyed to patients and caregivers was also evaluated. The analysis of the associations between responses and professional training were performed using the Chi-square or Fisher's Exact tests. Results: 354 professionals filled out the questionnaire. The final response rates were 68% for GD and 85% for PD. GD had more recommendations that differ from those found in the guidelines than PD. Conclusion: There is still divergence between the guidelines recommended by dental associations with those of GD and PD. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct educational campaigns for all professionals in the oral health area.

scholarly journals Approaches of General and Specialist Dentists to Deep Caries Management: A Cr Management: A Cross-Sectional Study fr oss-Sectional Study from Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebru Delikan ◽  
◽  
Ayşe Tuğba Ertürk-Avunduk ◽  
Seçkin Aksu ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Health ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Pediatric Dentists ◽  
General Dentists

Objective: To determine the differences in treatment strategies and material preferences for deep dentine carious lesions (DDCLs) management among general and specialist dentists. Methods: Dentists working in universities, oral and dental health centers, or private practice were administered a 14-item web-based questionnaire regarding demographic and occupational characteristics, approaches to DDLCs, pulp capping methods, and preferences for restorative materials. The data were examined using descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson’s chi-square tests. Results: The study enrolled 298 general and 265 specialist dentists among whom 67.1% were female and 73.3% were aged 25 to 35 years. Total excavation and permanent restoration of DDCLs were the commonly preferred treatments (67.0%), although the pediatric dentists tended toward selective caries removal in these lesions. Mineral trioxide aggregate was used more regularly by the pediatric dentists and endodontists. The pediatric dentists exhibited statistically significantly lower preference for canal treatment than general dentists and endodontists as treatment option for mature teeth with DDCLs (p<0.05). Conclusion: Conservative treatment approaches and material preferences of specialists and general dentists in DDCLs are generally different. The age of dentists, the time since their graduation, place of work and the number of patients they have seen daily may affect the approaches and preferences.

scholarly journals Assessing the Attitudes and Clinical Practices of Ohio Dentists Treating Patients with Dental Anxiety

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin A. Williams ◽  
Sarah Lambaria ◽  
Sara Askounes
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Nitrous Oxide ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Oral Health Disparities ◽  
General Dentists

Dental anxiety (DA) negatively affects patients&rsquo; oral and overall health. This study explored attitudes and clinical practices of licensed Ohio general dentists who treat patients with DA. Methods: An anonymous self-administered mail survey was sent to 500 general dentists licensed and practicing in Ohio. Responses to 21 pre-coded questions were analyzed. Frequencies were examined; cross-tabs, Chi-Square, and Fischer&rsquo;s Exact Test were calculated for statements according to dentists&rsquo; gender. Alpha was set at p = 0.05. Results: Nearly all respondents treated anxious patients; males were more likely to find it challenging than females. Dentists were most familiar with distraction, although half found nitrous oxide to be an effective tool. Female dentists were more likely than males to be familiar with anxiolytics and find them effective. Conclusion: Overall, Ohio general dentists are most familiar with using distraction and nitrous oxide during appointments for anxious patients. Gender differences exist in attitudes towards anxiolytic use for patients with DA. Practice Implications: By identifying techniques that are comfortable for patient and practitioner, oral health disparities associated with DA may be reduced.

scholarly journals TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH DENTALANXIETY BY UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL SURGEON OF BIHAR: THERE ATTITUDE AND KNOWLEDGE TOWARD HANDLING PATIENT WITH DENTALANXIETY.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Prakash Chandra Jha ◽  
Stuti Kumari ◽  
Kumar Anand ◽  
Abhishek Kumar ◽  
Soumen Mandal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Health Disparities ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Oral Health Disparities ◽  
General Dentists

Introduction: Dental anxiety negatively affects patients’ oral and overall health. This study explored attitudes and clinical practices of licensed Bihar general dentists who treat patients with dental anxiety. Methods: An anonymous self-administered mail survey was sent to 250 general dentists licensed and practicing in Bihar. Responses to 21 pre-coded questions were analysed. Frequencies were examined; cross-tabs, Chi-Square, and Fischer’s Exact Test were calculated for statements according to dentists’ gender. Alpha was set at p = 0.05. Results: Nearly all respondents treated anxious patients; males were more likely to find it challenging than females. Dentists were most familiar with distraction, although half found Tell-show-do to be an effective tool. Female dentists were more likely than males to be familiar with anxiolytics and find them effective. Conclusion: Overall, Bihar general dentists are most familiar with using distraction and Tell-show-do during appointments for anxious patients. Gender differences exist in attitudes towards anxiolytic use for patients with dental anxiety. Practice Implications: By identifying techniques that are comfortable for patient and practitioner, oral health disparities associated with dental anxiety may be reduced.

scholarly journals The Study of Prescribing Errors Among General Dentists

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solmaz Araghi ◽  
Rohollah Sharifi ◽  
Goran Ahmadi ◽  
Mahsa Esfehani ◽  
Fatemeh Rezaei
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Antimicrobial Treatment ◽  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
Entrance Examination ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypothetical Patient ◽  
General Dentists

<p><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong><strong>:</strong> In dentistry, medicine often prescribed to relieve pain and remove infections .Therefore, wrong prescription can lead to a range of problems including lack of pain, antimicrobial treatment failure and the development of resistance to antibiotics.</p> <p><strong>MATERIALS &amp; METHODS</strong><strong>:</strong> In this cross-sectional study, the aim was to evaluate the common errors in written prescriptions by general dentists in Kermanshah in 2014. Dentists received a questionnaire describing five hypothetical patient and the appropriate prescription for the patient in question was asked. Information about age, gender, work experience and the admission in university was collected. The frequency of errors in prescriptions was determined. Data by SPSS 20statistical software and using statistical t-test, chi-square and Pearson correlation were analyzed (0.05&gt; P).</p> <p><strong>RESULTS</strong><strong>: </strong>A total of 180 dentists (62.6% male and 37.4% female) with a mean age of 8.23 ± 39.199 participated in this study. Prescription errors include the wrong in pharmaceutical form (11%), not having to write therapeutic dose (13%), writing wrong dose (14%), typos (15%), error prescription (23%) and writing wrong number of drugs (24%).The most frequent errors in the administration of antiviral drugs (31%) and later stages of antifungal drugs (30%), analgesics (23%) and antibiotics (16%) was observed. Males dentists compared with females dentists showed more frequent errors (P=0.046). Error frequency among dentists with a long work history (P&gt;0.001) and the acceptance in the university except for the entrance examination (P=0.041) had a statistically significant relationship.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong><strong>:</strong> This study showed that the written prescription by general dentists examined contained significant errors and improve prescribing through continuing education of dentists is essential.</p>

scholarly journals Career Profile, Continuing Professional Training and Motivation in BICICI Employees

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tombezoogo Sylvestre Innocent ◽  
Loba Saga Bernard ◽  
Yao René Yao ◽  
Kassi Jean –Fréjus
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Probabilistic Method ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
The Other ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Banking Structure ◽  
Continuing Vocational Training

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of career and continuing professional training on work motivation among BICICI employees. To achieve this, a sociological survey was carried out among 221 workers in this banking structure. These workers were selected using the probabilistic method. The method of data collection in the field was carried out by means of a questionnaire comprising essentially four axes. The chi-square statistical test was used to process the collected data. This treatment resulted in two levels of outcomes. One reveals that the career profile determines the motivation to work in the study subjects. The other shows that the motivation at work of the respondents depends on continuing vocational training. Herzberg’s bifactorial theory and Becker’s human capital assisted in interpreting these results.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge and practice of oral health among nursing and pharmacy students

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 4339
Author(s):  
Chetanjit Baruah ◽  
Alpana P. Rabha ◽  
Hiranya Saikia
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: Oral health is an integral part of general health and wellbeing of an individual at every stage of life. Good oral health knowledge is a requisite criterion for good oral health related behavior. So, this study was done to assess knowledge and practice about oral health and whether there is any difference of knowledge and practice about it among nursing and pharmacy students.Methods: A cross sectional study was done among 110 nursing and 90 pharmacy students in June 2019 by stratified random sampling method using a self-administered predesigned structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test were applied using SPSS software.Results: Knowledge and practice of pharmacy students was found to be better than nursing students.Conclusions: Knowledge and practice of the students should be improved through health education.

scholarly journals PENGETAHUAN TERHADAP PERILAKU PERAWATAN KESEHATAN GIGI DAN MULUT PADA ANAK USIA 9-12 TAHUN DI SDN 27 PEMECUTAN DENPASAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Carla Dianmartha ◽  
Sari Kusumadewi ◽  
Desak Putu Yuli Kurniawati
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Processing Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Care Behavior

Background: One of the factors that can affect oral health is health behavior. One of the predisposing factors that influence behavior is knowledge. A person who is aware of the importance of oral health can be seen from their knowledge. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between dental knowledge with their oral health care behavior in children age 9-12 years at SDN 27 Pemecutan Denpasar.Methods: Observasional research used cross sectional approach. The respondent in this research are 87 children age 9-12 years at SDN 27 Pemecutan Denpasar. The samples were taken by using systematic random sampling technique and questionnaire as the measuring instrument to know the level of dental knowledge and dental health care behaviour. Processing technique and data analysis used chi square statistic test.Results: The result of this research showed that the respondent who have ahigh level of knowledge had good behavior is 63,9%. Low knowledge level with less behavior was 80,8%. Respondents have good behaviour if the score of the questionnaire mean total value of questionnaire and respondents less behaviour if the score of the questionnaire < mean total value of questionnaire.Conclusions: It can be concluded there is a significant relationship between dental knowledge and oral health care behavior in children aged 9-12 years in SDN 27 Pemecutan Denpasar.

scholarly journals Conhecendo as práticas integrativas e complementares em saúde: oficina educativa

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1167
Author(s):  
Layres Canuta Cardoso Climaco ◽  
Juliane Dos Santos Almeida ◽  
Ivana Santos Ferraz ◽  
Stela Almeida Aragão ◽  
Ana Cristina Santos Duarte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
College Education ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Production Of Knowledge ◽  
Health Area ◽  
Health Professional Training ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Study Type

RESUMOObjetivo: relatar a experiência vivenciada por discentes do curso de mestrado sobre a realização de uma oficina de práticas integrativas e complementares em saúde, com enfoque na Terapia Comunitária Integrativa (TCI). Método: trata-se de um estudo descritivo, tipo relato de experiência. Deu-se o estudo a partir da disciplina Processo Ensino-Aprendizagem cuja proposta de avaliação consistia na realização de uma oficina desenvolvida na semana de Enfermagem com 13 pessoas. Apresentaram-se os resultados em forma de relato. Resultados: percebeu-se, mediante a experiência da execução da oficina, que os participantes, embora inseridos na área da saúde, seja enquanto formação acadêmica ou atuação profissional, detinham um conhecimento vago acerca da temática das Práticas Integrativas e Complementares. Conclusão: tornou-se tal prática gratificante e exitosa na medida em que redimensiona e possibilita a ressignificação de fundamentos diante da produção do conhecimento na área da saúde, ao considerá-lo enquanto um processo dinâmico e não estático. Descritores: Terapias Complementares; Saúde; Educação Superior; Saúde Pública; Capacitação Profissional; Educação Continuada. ABSTRACTObjective: to report the experience of students of the master's degree course on the realization of a workshop on integrative and complementary practices in health, focusing on Integrative Community Therapy (ICT). Method: it is a descriptive study, type of experience report. The study was based on the discipline Teaching-Learning Process whose evaluation proposal consisted of a workshop developed in Nursing week with 13 people. The results were presented in the form of a report. Results: it was perceived, through the experience of the execution of the workshop, that the participants, although inserted in the health area, either as an academic or professional activity, had a vague knowledge about the theme of Integrative and Complementary Practices. Conclusion: it has become such a rewarding and successful practice insofar as it resizes and enables the re-signification of foundations in the production of knowledge in the health area, considering it as a dynamic and non-static process. Descriptors: Complementary Therapies; Health; College education; Public health; Professional Training; Continuing Education.RESUMEN Objetivo: relatar la experiencia vivenciada por discentes del curso de maestría sobre la realización de un taller de prácticas integrativas y complementarias en salud, con enfoque en la Terapia Comunitaria Integrativa (TCI). Método: se trata de un estudio descriptivo, tipo relato de experiencia. Se dio el estudio a partir de la asignatura Proceso Enseñanza-Aprendizaje cuya propuesta de evaluación consistía en la realización de un taller desarrollado en la semana de Enfermería con 13 personas. Se presentaron los resultados en forma de relato. Resultados: se percibió, mediante la experiencia de la ejecución del taller, que los participantes, aunque insertos en el área de la salud, sea como formación académica o actuación profesional, tenían un conocimiento vago acerca de la temática de las Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias. Conclusión: se ha convertido en tal práctica gratificante y exitosa en la medida en que redimensiona y posibilita la resignificación de fundamentos ante la producción del conocimiento en el área de la salud, al considerarlo como un proceso dinámico y no estático. Descritores: Terapias Complementarias; Salud; Educación Superior Salud Pública; Capacitación Profesional; Educación Continua.   

scholarly journals Assessment of the Knowledge and Approach of General Dentists Who Treat Children and Pediatric Dentists Regarding the Proper Use of Antibiotics for Children

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1181
Author(s):  
Moran Rubanenko ◽  
Sigalit Blumer ◽  
Kayan Maalof ◽  
Shlomo Elbahary ◽  
Lazar Katz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
American Association ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Pediatric Dentists ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
General Average ◽  
General Dentists

Background: Antibiotics are widely used in dentistry. Dentists often provide antibiotics unnecessarily. Excessive use can induce resistant bacterial strains. There are certain indications for the proper use of antibiotics for pediatric dentistry according to the European and American Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD and AAPD). Very often dentists do not follow these guidelines. Objectives: This study aims to examine the level of knowledge among general dentists (who also treat children) and pediatric dentists on proper use of antibiotics. In addition, we examined whether there is unjustified use of antibiotics, if dentists are aware of the new and conservative approach of administering antibiotics to patients, and whether there is a relationship between years of professional seniority and dentist’s knowledge level of proper use of antibiotics. Methods: One hundred general dentists (GD) who treat children in addition to 100 pediatric dentists (PD) completed the study questionnaires which measured knowledge, practice and attitudes regrading using antibiotics during dental treatment among children. Results: The general average of level of knowledge on proper use of antibiotics among general dentists was relatively low for both GD (60.7%) and PDs (65%). PDs demonstrated a relatively greater knowledge of correct use of antibiotics, especially in cases of endodontics and trauma. PDs also showed higher awareness to latest guidelines for the admission of “prophylactic antibiotics” according to the American Association (AAPD) and/or the European Union (EAPD) compared with GDs (86.2% vs. 66.3%). Conclusion: The level of knowledge of both general dentists and pediatric dentists is poor, with a large percentage of dentists from both groups not knowing whether antibiotics are needed in a specific dental case or not. Compliance with the EAPD/AAPD guidelines is also low and inadequate. The method of prescribing antibiotics given by dentists can be improved by increasing awareness, educational initiatives, and postgraduate courses among dentists regarding the recommended indications.

scholarly journals University Students’ Awareness about Oral Health and Hygiene

2020 ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shahid Iqbal ◽  
Salah-Ud-Din Khan ◽  
Muhammad Zahid Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Other ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Final Response ◽  
The University

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the awareness of university students about oral health and hygiene in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of four different faculties (pharmacy, medical, biotechnology and business) in a university in Malaysia with the help of pre-validated research questionnaire.  The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 24.0 was used to analyze and present the data. Results: The final response gathered was 324 from four faculties. The pharmacy faculty students had better knowledge as compared to the other faculties. The female students had better knowledge of oral health hygiene as compared to males. Final year students reported more appropriate knowledge as compared to pre-final year students. Conclusion: Overall appropriate knowledge was observed among the four studied faculties of the university. The present study concluded that pharmacy students had more appropriate knowledge of oral health and hygiene than the other faculty students.

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