Pediatrician’s View on Pediatric Dental Needs: Bridging the Gap (original) (raw)
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Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 2014
Background: Oral diseases are largely preventable and it is hoped that with the early exposure to oral health-care activities, the prevalence of oral diseases will be reduced in children and they would be more receptive to dental services. Aim: The present study evaluated the awareness of prevention of dental caries among pediatricians in Ghaziabad district, India. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken among the pediatricians in Ghaziabad district, India. Total subjects including in the survey were 88 pediatricians, through systemic random sampling. Both the gender was including Male-37.8% (35/88) and Female-62.2% (53/88). Pre-tested, structured and self administered questionnaire was used in the survey and data analysis was done by using 'SPSS' software version 16.0 (IBM, United States). Results: Our study indicated that most of the pediatricians in Ghaziabad district had moderate knowledge 39.7% (35/88), followed by good knowledge 36.5% (32/88) and poor knowledge 23.8% (21/88) about dental caries. Practice guidelines and opinions of pediatricians in the survey were moderate 64.7% (57/88) in about more than half, followed by poor 23.8% (21/88) and followed by good 11.5% (10/88). The attitude for prevention of dental caries was positive in almost everybody 81.8% (72/88). Conclusion: The present survey concluded that pediatricians in Ghaziabad district, India had a good attitude and practices, but had moderate knowledge and lacked proper awareness about dental caries.
PAEDIATRIC ORAL HEALTH ? PERCEPTIONS OF PAEDIATRICIANS IN URBAN VIJAYAWADA, INDIA.
Aim: Children visit the Paediatricians more often than a dentist and thus it is crucial that they be aware of the dental diseases and their consequences in children. This will enable them to make an early diagnosis and appropriate referral to a pediatric dentist. Hence the present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of currently practicing Paediatricians on oral health care of children from urban Vijayawada. Methodology: A structured questionnaire survey made up of 20 items pertaining to knowledge on oral health, attitude and practice towards dentistry was distributed among 57 Paediatricians and given scores based on 3 point Likert scale. The collected data was tabulated using Microsoft excel for any predictable patterns. The results were analyzed taking absolute percentages of the responses into consideration. Results: Of the 57 eligible participants, 51 responded out of which 50 duly completed the questionnaire. Of the eligible respondents, only 18% believed that dental caries is a transmissible disease and 54% considered to avoid medicated sugary syrups as they cause early dental caries. Most of them accepted the need for an interdisciplinary approach between Paediatrician and Paediatric dentist to offer better oral health for differently abled children. Conclusion: This study shows that most of the paediatricians from urban Vijayawada have appropriate knowledge, attitude and practice towards dentistry especially paediatric dentistry. However, few misconceptions regarding paediatric dentistry need to be addressed.
International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences, 2020
Introduction: Parents frequently seek Paediatricians supervision during normal growth and development of their children. The repeated contact between patients and paediatricians renders an ideal prospect for Paediatricians to determine risks associated with oral health and enlighten parents on counselling and preventive treatment modalities during development phases. The study was thus aimed to gather information and assess knowledge and attitude of the Paediatricians from Srinagar city regarding oral health in infants and children. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was organized between January 2019 and May 2019 to assess Paediatricians awareness regarding dental health and their attitudes in relation to oral health. This study was performed among 50 randomly selected Paediatricians of Srinagar city. Data was collected and subjected to descriptive analysis. Results: Majority of the Paediatricians were familiar of the speciality of pediatric dentistry, the significance of milk teeth and considered the importance of periodic dental visits for children. It was also revealed that most of the Paediatricians showed significantly less awareness (P<0.05) of the first dental visit, early childhood caries, fissure sealants, importance of fluoride and role of medicated syrups in promoting dental caries. Conclusion: This survey reveals that Paediatricians strongly believed in having an active role in promoting oral health. Dental training should be incorporated in curriculum during medical training and Paediatricians need to regularly rejuvenate themselves on recent advancements and updates related to infant oral health which can be transmitted to their patients.
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 2023
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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2016
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