The Evaluation of Dentists’ Awareness and Knowledge in Turkey Regarding Bisphosphonates
Abstract
Materials and Methods: A self-report questionnaire consisting of 7 questions about demographic data, knowledge about BPs, MRONJ and treatment modalities was prepared and send to the members of Turkish Dental Association via email.
Results: A total of 209 participants were included in this survey. The mean age of the ST group was significantly lower than the mean ages of the GDP and S groups (P= 0.003, P= 0.038). GDP are less likely to think of BPs administration and radiotherapy treatment than S or ST upon observation of an exposed bone in the head-and-neck region (P=0.048, P=0.008). In comparison to the S and ST groups, the GDP group displayed less knowledge regarding the radiological and intraoral examination of patients undergoing BP therapy (P= 0.034).
Conclusion: The increasing awareness of dentists about usage and side effects of BPs is important for preventing MRONJ. The GDP group displayed significantly less knowledge regarding the radiological and intraoral examinations of patients undergoing BP therapy. Greater efforts are required to increase education and knowledge of MRONJ and BPs among dental practitioners.
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Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Klinik Tıp Bilimleri
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Burak Çankaya
0000-0002-0737-5812
Türkiye
Taha Köse
Türkiye
Onur Dinçer Köse
0000-0002-9153-5910
Türkiye
Belde Arsan
0000-0002-8655-6186
Türkiye
Ahmet Taylan Çebi
0000-0001-9083-7215
Türkiye
Mehmet Erdem
0000-0001-9351-7858
Türkiye
Yayımlanma Tarihi
6 Mayıs 2021
Gönderilme Tarihi
16 Ocak 2021
Kabul Tarihi
17 Mart 2021
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2021 Cilt: 3 Sayı: 2