To Evaluate the Level of Knowledge and Proficiency of Dental Practitioners in Diagnosing and Treating Dental Caries
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Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the level of knowledge and proficiency of dental practitioners in diagnosing and treating dental caries.
Material and methods: Dental practitioners were involved in descriptive cross-sectional research. This study recruited a total of 200 participants, including undergraduate students attending clinics and dental interns. Before starting the questionnaire, all participants were given information about the study's goals and gave their agreement to participate. The study includes undergraduate students, dental interns, and postgraduates who are actively participating in clinics. Nevertheless, dental students who are not actively involved in clinical practice will not be eligible to participate in this research.
Results: A significant relationship was found between the knowledge of participants and their qualification level (P= 0.004). However clinical experience showed a non- significant correlation. The qualification of participants had a significant effect on the practice level (P=0.001) while the clinical experience showed no significant effect.
Conclusion: According to the results of this research, which used a questionnaire, dental practitioners demonstrate a restricted degree of knowledge associated with their clinical experience. Incorporating organized approaches for recognizing and addressing cavities into the clinical dentistry curriculum might be advantageous for enhancing this expertise.