Preparation and beliefs of graduates of a predoctoral infant oral health clinical program.
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a predoctoral clinical educational program on preparation and beliefs of participants related to infant oral health. METHODS Questionnaires were constructed and mailed out to four classes of past dental students, two of which had attended the program. RESULTS Significant differences were detected between groups regarding their feelings of preparation for examination procedures in children younger than 36 months and their beliefs regarding appropriate age of the initial dental visit.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatric dentistry
دوره 20 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998