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The Evaluation of Dentists’ Awareness and Knowledge in Turkey Regarding Bisphosphonates

Cilt: 3 Sayı: 2 6 Mayıs 2021
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The Evaluation of Dentists’ Awareness and Knowledge in Turkey Regarding Bisphosphonates

Abstract

Aim: Bisphosphonates (BPs) are inorganic pyrophosphate analogs used for the treatment of various diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of general dental practitioners (GDP), specialist trainees (ST), and specialists (S) in Turkey toward medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) and to optimize future training programs in this field.
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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Klinik Tıp Bilimleri

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Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

6 Mayıs 2021

Gönderilme Tarihi

16 Ocak 2021

Kabul Tarihi

17 Mart 2021

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2021 Cilt: 3 Sayı: 2

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AMA
1.Kasapoğlu MB, Çankaya B, Köse T, vd. The Evaluation of Dentists’ Awareness and Knowledge in Turkey Regarding Bisphosphonates. Med Records. 2021;3(2):130-137. doi:10.37990/medr.862569

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