Knowledge about preventive dentistry versus self-reported competence in providing preventive oral healthcare – a study among Nepalese dentists

Knowledge about preventive dentistry versus self-reported competence in providing preventive oral healthcare – a study among Nepalese dentists

BACKGROUND Dentists' and dental healthcare providers' professional knowledge and attitude towards the prevention of oral diseases may have an impact on the oral health of the general population. The aim of this study was to describe Nepalese dentists' competency in giving preventive education and treatment to their patients, and to assess their level of knowledge about preventive dental health....

Attitudes and practices regarding preventive dentistry among Libyan dentists.

PURPOSE To assess the attitudes towards and practices related to preventive dentistry among Libyan dentists. METHODS A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey was conducted among dentists working in Benghazi. All dentists registered with the Dental Association of Benghazi and with two or more years of practice were invited to participate. The questionnaire enquired about dentists' demogra...

Dentists' opinion and knowledge about preventive dental care in Saudi Arabia: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

AIM The aim of this study was to determine the dentists' opinions on causes for high prevalence of dental caries in the country and to assess their level of knowledge about preventive dental care. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire based national crosssectional survey among 500 dentists was conducted under the auspices of Directorate of Dentistry, Ministry of Health. The data was analyzed ...

Dentists and Preventive Oral Health Care

Preventive Dentistry in Mongolia

Tseveenjav Battsetseg. Preventive dentistry in Mongolia. Department of Oral Public Health, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Finland, 2004. 83 pp. ISBN 952-91-7349-0 The current study investigated preventive dentistry in Mongolia by assessing future and practicing dentists’ professional preventive practice and knowledge and the oral health outcomes dental professionals achieved fo...