AN ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVEL IN DENTAL IMPLANT PRACTICE AMONG URBAN DENTIST OF CHENNAI- A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
BACKGROUND The objectives of this study were to assess the awareness and to evaluate the knowledge of dentists of Chennai regarding dental implant practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS A self-structured questionnaire was distributed to 102 urban general dental practitioners of Chennai. The questionnaire covered general basic information and assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of GDPs regarding implant dentistry. Descriptive analysis was carried out for the responses. RESULTS The data was analysed using SPSS V.21. and the categorized variables were analysed using chi-square test. P<0.05 is considered significant. CONCLUSION After thorough evaluation, it can be concluded that with growing popularity of implants, there is a need to introduce basic implantology at undergraduate level; training programs in implants should be provided or undertaken at postdoctoral level to improve their skills and knowledge and gain confidence to perform the treatment.
Authors and Affiliations
Prabhu R, Rathika Rai, Geetha K. R, Prema A. G.
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