Research Article

Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors of General and Pediatric Dentists in Türkiye Towards Pediatric Patients: A Survey Study

Volume: 14 Number: 3 September 30, 2024
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Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors of General and Pediatric Dentists in Türkiye Towards Pediatric Patients: A Survey Study

Abstract

Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate general and pediatric dentists' attitudes and behaviors toward pediatric patients in Türkiye. Method: This cross-sectional survey was conducted between October 2019 and February 2020. The questionnaire form consists of multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Standard descriptive statistics were conducted. A chi-square test was used to compare the groups. Findings: General dentists exhibit limited utilization of radiography procedures, tend to prescribe fluoride tablets more frequently, while also demonstrating infrequent application of placeholders and child prostheses (p<0.01). It has been determined that pediatric dentists employ rubber dam isolation, apply stainless steel crowns, and conduct endodontic interventions on primary and young permanent teeth significantly more (p<0.01). It was observed that both groups had the most cooperation problems during the treatment of pediatric patients. Conclusions: Pediatric dentists perform applications in their clinics that include pediatric crowns, atraumatic restorative techniques, traumatic dental injuries, endodontic treatments for primary teeth, and treatment of individuals with special needs under general anesthesia more frequently. In addition to the similarities and differences in their clinical practices, both groups are aware of the high number of pediatric patients with oral and dental health problems and need more development in theory and practice. Whether they are specialists or not, it is important to increase the knowledge, experience, and motivation levels of dentists and improve their working conditions both during their education and after graduation to increase their competence in dealing with pediatric patients and directing their behaviors.

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Ethical Statement

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Non-invasive Clinical Research Ethics Committee, Approval No: 28, Decision Date: 10.09.2019.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2024

Submission Date

July 1, 2024

Acceptance Date

August 29, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 14 Number: 3

APA
Özbek, Ö., Aksu, S., & Bayrak, Ş. (2024). Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors of General and Pediatric Dentists in Türkiye Towards Pediatric Patients: A Survey Study. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, 14(3), 659-670. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1507366
AMA
1.Özbek Ö, Aksu S, Bayrak Ş. Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors of General and Pediatric Dentists in Türkiye Towards Pediatric Patients: A Survey Study. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2024;14(3):659-670. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1507366
Chicago
Özbek, Özge, Seçkin Aksu, and Şule Bayrak. 2024. “Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors of General and Pediatric Dentists in Türkiye Towards Pediatric Patients: A Survey Study”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 14 (3): 659-70. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1507366.
EndNote
Özbek Ö, Aksu S, Bayrak Ş (September 1, 2024) Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors of General and Pediatric Dentists in Türkiye Towards Pediatric Patients: A Survey Study. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 14 3 659–670.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Özbek, S. Aksu, and Ş. Bayrak, “Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors of General and Pediatric Dentists in Türkiye Towards Pediatric Patients: A Survey Study”, Lokman Hekim Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 659–670, Sept. 2024, doi: 10.31020/mutftd.1507366.
ISNAD
Özbek, Özge - Aksu, Seçkin - Bayrak, Şule. “Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors of General and Pediatric Dentists in Türkiye Towards Pediatric Patients: A Survey Study”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 14/3 (September 1, 2024): 659-670. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1507366.
JAMA
1.Özbek Ö, Aksu S, Bayrak Ş. Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors of General and Pediatric Dentists in Türkiye Towards Pediatric Patients: A Survey Study. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2024;14:659–670.
MLA
Özbek, Özge, et al. “Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors of General and Pediatric Dentists in Türkiye Towards Pediatric Patients: A Survey Study”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 3, Sept. 2024, pp. 659-70, doi:10.31020/mutftd.1507366.
Vancouver
1.Özge Özbek, Seçkin Aksu, Şule Bayrak. Evaluation of Attitudes and Behaviors of General and Pediatric Dentists in Türkiye Towards Pediatric Patients: A Survey Study. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2024 Sep. 1;14(3):659-70. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1507366

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