Knowledge of Lithuanian General Dentists of Periodontal Disease Diagnostics, Management and Risk Assessment
https://doi.org/10.36107/hfb.2019.i1.s152
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge of general dentists in Lithuania concerning periodontal treatment modalities for the diagnosis and management approaches of periodontal diseases. A previously piloted and revised questionnaire was distributed between random sample of 1005 general dentists via e-mail. The questionnaire consisted of 47 multiplechoice questions divided into three sections: general information, questions about diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases and factors preventing or limiting the availability of periodontal treatment. 502 general dentists filled the questionnaire with the response rate of 49,95%. The age average of the respondents was 37 years with the average of 12,5 years in practice. 58% of respondents worked together with dental hygienist; 29% with a periodontist in their practice. Dentists working in urban areas were more likely to have a dental hygienist and periodontist in their practice.
About the Authors
A. Puriene
Vilniaus Universitetas
Lithuania
Lithuania
Alina Puriene
Universiteto g. 3, Vilnius 01513
D. Gelaziene
Vilniaus Universitetas
Lithuania
Lithuania
Daiva Gelaziene
Universiteto g. 3, Vilnius 01513
A. Dudaite
Vilniaus Universitetas
Lithuania
Lithuania
Adele Dudaite
Universiteto g. 3, Vilnius 01513
J. Zekoniene
Vilniaus Universitetas
Lithuania
Lithuania
Adele Dudaite
Universiteto g. 3, Vilnius 01513
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Puriene A., Gelaziene D., Dudaite A., Zekoniene J. Knowledge of Lithuanian General Dentists of Periodontal Disease Diagnostics, Management and Risk Assessment. Health, Food & Biotechnology. 2019;1(1):46-52. https://doi.org/10.36107/hfb.2019.i1.s152
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