scholarly journals Awareness and Practice of Radiation Protection Protocols Followed in Dental Clinics-A Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 2297-2302
Author(s):  
Simone Shah ◽  
Dhanraj Ganapathy
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Total Response Rate ◽  
General Dentists

The radiographic examination is one of the principal diagnostic methods used in all fields of medical services and contributes to the promotion of the health. Accordingly, a certain amount of radiation is inevitably delivered to patients during normal radiographic procedures. Repeated radiation doses utilized in dental treatment might be harmful to the patients and thus a thorough knowledge on radiation protection protocols are mandatory for dental clinicians. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, awareness and practice of general dentists practicing in the Chennai regarding radiation prevention protocols undertaken in their area of work. The study was a questionnaire based cross-sectional study. A total of 200 dentists were contacted to participate in the study. The target population entailed were general dentists practicing in Chennai. A Pretested questionnaire was mailed to the respondents following informed consent. The data were extracted from the responses and analyzed. The total response rate recovered was 75 % and the respondents comprised of 54 males & 96 females respectively. Only 49% of the general dentists followed the position & distance rule for radiographic procedures appropriately. The results showed that the knowledge, awareness of the general dentists regarding radiation prevention protocols in Chennai were satisfactory. However, the practice regarding radiation protection protocols were inadequate. To ensure the implementation of radiation prevention protocols, strict protocols must be followed by the licensing and monitoring authorities about the use of the equipment emitting radiation and rigorous health education programs should be initiated to sensitize the clinicians.

scholarly journals Behaviors and Management of the Dental Problems by the Residents of Madinah, Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 783-787
Author(s):  
Mohammad Sami Ahmad ◽  
Khalid Mohammad Al-Harbi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Common Reason ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
The Common ◽  
Common Problems

ABSTRACT Introduction Dental problems are commonly encountered in our lives. Some of the common problems are toothache, bleeding gums and halitosis. Objectives How the dental problems were handled, and reasons of not seeking dental treatment by the patients. Materials and methods This was an observational analytical cross-sectional study on adult's age above 14 years from Madinah. Results A total of 400 adults were included; 208 (52%) were males and 192 (48%) were females. Resident encountered toothache surprisingly only 49% sought dental treatment, while (41%) settled for taking medications. Among bleeding gum patients most of them (45%) went to the dentist, while (41%) settled for using the home care. And dealing with halitosis only (17%) went to the dentist. The most common reasons for not seeking dental treatment were fear and long appointments. And mostly they had fear because of dental drill and dental needle. Conclusion The most common problems for seeking treatment were toothache followed by bleeding gums and the least was halitosis. Number of people who sought treatment was still a low number. The most common reason that stopped patients from going to the dentist was fear and long appointments. There should be increase of dental clinics and patients should be given dental education. How to cite this article Ahmad MS, Al-Harbi KM. Behaviors and Management of the Dental Problems by the Residents of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(10): 783-787.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF COVID-19 PROTOCOLS IN DENTAL CLINIC BY THE PARENTS; A SURVEY-BASED STUDY AMONG THE PARENTS ATTENDING REU CLINICS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ateet Kakti
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Standard Contact ◽  
Study Participants

Introduction: Patients visiting a dental facility expect the dentists to adhere to standard, contact, and airborne safety measures involving the proper use of personal protective gear and hand hygiene habits. Materials and Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted among the parents of pediatric patients using an online survey. 519 parents were contacted in the two campuses of REU. Results: 45.3% participants felt that a visit to dental clinic is more dangerous than public places, 11% were not worried about contracting virus from dental clinic, fathers were more positive since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (24.9%). Conclusion: The overall level of knowledge and awareness regarding dental clinics infection protocol among the study participants is satisfactory. Keywords: Parental knowledge, dental treatment, COVID-19, infection control.

scholarly journals PREVENTIVE MEASURES IMPLEMENTATION AMONG LIBYAN GENERAL DENTISTS AND PROSTHODONTISTS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN TRIPOLI: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hala Abdallah Traina ◽  
Nourelhouda Salaheddin Misurati ◽  
Noora Shaaban Berhaim
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupation Group ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
General Dentists

Introduction: The available knowledge about Covid-19 mandate applying set of strict preventive measures for medical and dental professions. Dental health personnel are considered among high risk occupation group during the pandemic. Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of adherence to the preventive measures against the coronavirus disease and infection control among prosthodontists and general dentists in Tripoli, Libya. Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 8 questions was distributed among dentists who are working in private clinics or public health centers during Covid-19 pandemic, in Tripoli. Dentists were selected randomly to participate in this survey. Results: This study included a total of 70 dentists forming a response rate of about 87,5% (70 dentists participated out of 80 dentists), a total of 19 were prosthodontists and 51 were general dentists. The results showed that only 32% had attended lectures regarding COVID-19. The percentage of dentists who wear PPE during fixing post insertion complete denture complains and during fixing high spots before final cown/ bridge cementation were (60%, and 61.4%) respectively. During dental treatment, all dentists reported they do keep frequent hand hygiene by using ABHR or water and soap, (72.8%) ask their patients for pre procedural mouth rinse before starting the treatment, (62.8%) stated that they use rubber dam during aerosol generating procedures.. Conclusions: Libyan dentists in this study showed practicing of moderate infection control procedures to minimize transmission of Covid-19, limited comprehension of what constitutes as emergency dental procedures was recognized. Dentists are required for attending awareness days and workshops in this respect. Keywords: COVID-19, Dentists, Preventive measures, Infection control.

scholarly journals Dental anxiety among migraine patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 498-503
Author(s):  
Yagoub Dhafer Alyami ◽  
◽  
Jana Khalid Farran ◽  
Jumanah Ateeq Alsubhi ◽  
Jehan Ahmed Omar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Patient Responses

In this study, we aimed to find a correlation between anxiety related to dental procedures and migraines. A cross-sectional study was performed on 171 patients who attended specific dental clinics. The patients were randomly categorized into a migraine group (83) and a control group. To determine the anxiety level, all the patients filled out a validated questionnaire (the Arabic version of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale). All responses ranged from “not anxious” (scoring 1) to “extremely anxious” (scoring 5). Based on the patient responses, the total score was recorded and compared statistically between the two groups. The sound of drilling was one of the most vital factors causing anxiety and headaches in migraine patients. Comparing the presence or absence of headache and usage of analgesics between the two groups, migraine patients complained to have headaches during or after dental treatment more frequently than controls and used analgesics more than non-migraine controls. Migraine patients visiting dental clinics feel more anxious about the working environment and need certain modifications before, during, and after dental procedures.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Opinions of Saudi Dentists Regarding Dental Treatment of Patients Undergoing Bisphosphonates

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 144-151
Author(s):  
Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri ◽  
Maha Naif Alshammari ◽  
Abdulaziz Rabah Alharbi ◽  
Aisha Abdullah Bahein ◽  
Mohammed Nasser Alhajj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Correct Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
General Dentists

Abstract Objectives Bisphosphonates (BPs) are used for treatment of various benign and malignant medical conditions. Medications-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a very serious complication of prolonged therapy with BPs. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding MRONJ. Materials and Methods This was a questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study. A self-administered questionnaire comprising close-ended questions about BPs and MRONJ was sent to a convenience sample of dentists in Saudi Arabia.Statistical Analysis SPSS software was used for data analysis. Chi-square test was used to compare between the groups. The significance level was set at p < 0.05. Results A total of 607 dentists participated in this survey. Overall, the respondents showed insufficient level of knowledge regarding BPORNJ, with only 70% of the respondents had heard about BPORNJ, and less than 50% recognized the risk factors and clinical features of the disease. Additionally, while two-thirds of the respondents recognized the importance of taking BPs history, the majority did not know the correct treatment approach. Respondents with higher degrees (specialists) showed far better knowledge than general dentists. Conclusion The knowledge regarding BPs therapy and its complications among Saudi dentists is unsatisfactory. Hence, interventions are highly required to improve dentists’ knowledge regarding BPs and MRONJ.

scholarly journals Practice of Dental Surgeons about Dental Splatter and Aerosol

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aslam Md Aurangjeb ◽  
Tamanna Zaman ◽  
Meghdeep Badruddoza
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Dental Clinics

Aim: This descriptive type of cross-sectional study was conducted among 105 dental surgeons working in the outpatient departments at some renowned educational institutions and a few private dental clinics in Dhaka city. Methods: The respondents were interviewed using structured questionnaire and their method of practice was noted. Results: Mean period of practice was 9.49±5.936 (1 to 27) years. The mean age in year of the respondents was 33.88±6.18 (24 to 50) years. Highest respondents were from private dental clinics (28.6%) and the rests were from educational institutions. According to educational qualifications, 65.7% were graduate dental surgeons and the rest were postgraduates. Male were more (63) in numbers than the female respondents (42). Only 9.5% practiced dental chair instrument tray and other exposed area cleaning with disinfectants between patients, 6.7% used to wrap exposed areas and change between different patients and 5.7% practiced air exhausting during dental treatment. Only 27.6% changed gloves for each patient, 71.4% dental surgeons used aprons, 96.1% dental surgeons used face masks, 74.3% respondents did not use goggles or eye protecting shields and only 4.8% dental surgeons used head caps in their daily dental practice. Of all, 5.7% dental surgeons routinely advised their patients to rinse mouth with any antiseptic mouth wash before treatment to minimize dental splatter and aerosol and 3.8% dental surgeons used high-volume suction as a routine practice during all dental treatment procedures. Conclusion: The study reveals the existing practice situation of dental surgeons of Dhaka city about cross infection control especially dental splatter and aerosol. Dental health-care personnel, dental patients and their family members are at a risk to expose to contaminated diseases due to dental splatter and aerosol. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v10i2.16314 City Dent. Coll. J Volume-10, Number-2, July-2013

scholarly journals Investigation of the Level of General Dentists' Awareness about the Causes of Halitosis and its Treatment in Yazd in 2018

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzane Vaziri ◽  
Farideh Raei ◽  
Vahid Herandi
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Profession ◽  
The Mean ◽  
General Dentists

Introduction: The unpleasant odor felt in speaking or breathing may be the sign of systemic disorders or some localized lesions in the mouth and teeth. As the first people to be questioned in this field, dentists play a critical role in diagnosis, treatment, and refer to a specialist, so their knowledge in this matter is important This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of Yazd general dentists about the causes of halitosis and its treatment methods in 2018. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 126 Yazd general dentists, selected randomly, completed a questionnaire, including demographic information (12 questions), the causes of halitosis (12 questions), methods of halitosis detection (5 questions), and methods of its treatment (3 questions). The data were then coded and statistically analyzed with SPSS version 23 software and Students' t-test, ANOVA, and Chi-square tests. Results: The mean score of the participants' awareness was 13.23±3 3.29. Their mean score of the awareness in etiology, diagnostic methods, and the treatment amounted to 7.50 ± 2.36, 3.27± 1.39 and 2.27±0 0.74, respectively.  Of them, 2.4%, 42.9%, and 54.8% had a low, moderate, and a good level of knowledge. There was a significant and inverse relationship between the knowledge score of the dentists with their age and duration of employment in the dental profession (p=0.006). Those who worked in government centers had a higher average knowledge score (p=0.004). Conclusion: Yazd general dentists had a good knowledge level about the halitosis. Since there is a significant and inverse relationship between the mean score of knowledge with the age and duration of employment in the dental profession. Therefore, holding retraining courses is recommended to raise the level of awareness of these people.

scholarly journals A Cross-sectional Study to assess the Perception of Psychosocial Elements among Pediatric Patients visiting Dental Clinics

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 1021-1024 ◽  
Author(s):  
UB Rajasekaran ◽  
Madhavi Singh ◽  
Manish Goutam ◽  
Ashish Bhalla ◽  
Nikhil Grover ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Cognitive Vulnerability ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Introduction Children with high dental fear and perception usually encounter high prevalence of dental caries. Data showed that individuals with dental fear will probably defer dental appointments which may result in the formation of a setup of an endless loop of dental fear. Present study was aimed to assess different psychosocial parameters among pediatric patients visiting dental clinics. Materials and methods In the present cross-sectional study, the data of 200 schoolchildren were collected and analyzed by means of a questionnaire. Evaluation of the oral health status was done by experienced pedodontists. All the answers were recorded and analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Results Nearly 120 were regular attendees while remaining 80 were found to be irregular attendees. Significant difference was observed while comparing the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index, decayed teeth, dental fear, cognitive vulnerability, and dental prevention belief between the regular and irregular group. Significant correlation was observed between higher number of decayed teeth and increasing level of dental fear. Conclusion Various psychosocial parameters, by affecting the dental visits, are associated with outcome of oral health measures. Clinical significance Special attention should be paid to the pediatric patients with such kind of behavior so that their psychosocial attitude could be modified in favor of dental treatment. How to cite this article Bhalla A, Rajasekaran UB, Singh M, Goutam M, Grover N, Galav A. A Cross-sectional Study to assess the Perception of Psychosocial Elements among Pediatric Patients visiting Dental Clinics. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(11):1021-1024.

Assessment of knowledge about oral cancer: study with students of public education

RSBO ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabete Rabaldo Bottan ◽  
Iara Fiorentin Comunello ◽  
Constanza Marín ◽  
Eduardo Mazzetti Subtil
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
First Year ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction and Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge about oral cancer of students attending public school in one city of Santa Catarina (Brasil). Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study, using primary data collection. Students of last year of elementary school and first year of high school, enrolled in public schools in the city of Itajaí (SC), in 2012, were the target population. The non-probability sample was obtained by convenience. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire structured with 13 questions divided into three fields. The level of knowledge was made based on pre-established scores. Results: 1149 instruments were analyzed (80.8% of the target population). The average age of the group was 15.5 years and 54.5% were female. The majority (78%) never had received information about oral cancer. Only 27.9% had cognizance about self-examination of the oral cavity. With regard to knowledge, 87.5% classified as unsatisfactory. For most issues the cognitive field did not identify a significant correlation between knowledge and the variables gender and education. When asked if they would like to participate in educational and preventive activitiesabout oral cancer and other issues related to health, 72.6% expressed interest. Conclusion: The group did not have adequate knowledge on the subject of oral cancer. Facing this reality, and the positive attitude of respondents, the researchers designed and offered an educational program to the research subjects.

scholarly journals SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibodies Seroprevalence and Sera Neutralizing Activity in MEXICO: A National Cross-Sectional Study during 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 850
Author(s):  
José Esteban Muñoz-Medina ◽  
Concepción Grajales-Muñiz ◽  
Angel Gustavo Salas-Lais ◽  
Larissa Fernandes-Matano ◽  
Constantino López-Macías ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Neutralizing Antibodies ◽  
Herd Immunity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Molecular Techniques ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Molecular Diagnostic ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neutralizing Activity

Until recently, the incidence of COVID-19 was primarily estimated using molecular diagnostic methods. However, the number of cases is vastly underreported using these methods. Seroprevalence studies estimate cumulative infection incidences and allow monitoring of transmission dynamics, and the presence of neutralizing antibodies in the population. In February 2020, the Mexican Social Security Institute began conducting anonymous unrelated sampling of residual sera from specimens across the country, excluding patients with fever within the previous two weeks and/or patients with an acute respiratory infection. Sampling was carried out weekly and began 17 days before Mexico’s first officially confirmed case. The 24,273 sera obtained were analyzed by chemiluminescent-linked immunosorbent assay (CLIA) IgG S1/S2 and, later, positive cases using this technique were also analyzed to determine the rate of neutralization using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). We identified 40 CLIA IgG positive cases before the first official report of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Mexico. The national seroprevalence was 3.5% in February and 33.5% in December. Neutralizing activity among IgG positives patients during overall study period was 86.1%. The extent of the SARS-CoV-2 infection in Mexico is 21 times higher than that reported by molecular techniques. Although the general population is still far from achieving herd immunity, epidemiological indicators should be re-estimated based on serological studies of this type.

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