Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding caries risk assessment and management in Delhi - National Capital Region: A cross-sectional survey | Zendy

Mousumi Goswami | Zendy; Priyanka Sachdeva | Zendy; Sanchit Paul | Zendy; Vidhi Walia | Zendy; Sagar Chawla | Zendy

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Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding caries risk assessment and management in Delhi - National Capital Region: A cross-sectional survey

Author(s) -

Mousumi Goswami,

Priyanka Sachdeva,

Sanchit Paul,

Vidhi Walia,

Sagar Chawla

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

journal of indian association of public health dentistry

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2350-0484

pISSN - 2319-5932

DOI - 10.4103/2319-5932.181894

Subject(s) - work schedule , family medicine , medicine , work (physics) , schedule , cross sectional study , medical education , management , pathology , mechanical engineering , engineering , economics

Evaluating a patients' risk is an essential primary step in the prevention of dental caries. Based on its results, different preventive strategies catering to patients' specific needs should be advised. Aim: To assess and compare the knowledge, attitude, and practice among dentists who are either attached with an institute or running a private practice or both in Delhi-National Capital Region regarding caries risk assessment (CRA) and management. Materials and Methods: Knowledge, attitude, and practices of dentists' regarding CRA and management were assessed through a 30-item questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS software 21.5. Frequencies were used to assess the demographic information, knowledge, attitude, and risk assessment practices. Results: Dental professionals with institutional attachment were better aware of the importance of CRA and practised it more frequently as compared to the dentists who were solely attached with a private practice. This attitude could be due to lack of time and inclination to treat more number of patients in a working day. Pedodontists were more aware than other specialists. Conclusions: There is a need to update knowledge regarding CRA and incorporate preventive practices in daily work schedule among dentists of all specialties

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