Dentists' Self-evaluated Ability in Diagnosing and Updating About Pulpotomy.

Autor:	Garrido BDTM; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Dentistry, Discipline of Pediatric Dentistry, Bauru School of Dentistry-University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil., Vitor LLR; Health Science Center, Dentistry Course, Sacred Heart University, Bauru, Brazil., Cruvinel T; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Dentistry, Discipline of Pediatric Dentistry, Bauru School of Dentistry-University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil., Machado MAAM; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Dentistry, Discipline of Pediatric Dentistry, Bauru School of Dentistry-University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil; Hospital for the Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil., Oliveira TM; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Dentistry, Discipline of Pediatric Dentistry, Bauru School of Dentistry-University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil; Hospital for the Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil., Lourenço Neto N; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Dentistry, Discipline of Pediatric Dentistry, Bauru School of Dentistry-University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil. Electronic address: natalinoneto@usp.br.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	International dental journal [Int Dent J] 2023 Apr; Vol. 73 (2), pp. 319-324. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Apr 05.
DOI:	10.1016/j.identj.2022.03.002
Abstrakt:	Objective: This study aimed to self-evaluate the knowledge of different dental professionals' profiles in Brazil on diagnosing and indicating pulpotomy in primary teeth and how these groups updated on this theme. Methods: Three groups (G1: professors, G2: specialists, and G3: professionals) answered an online questionnaire containing 20 questions and returned 416 questionnaires. Data were subjected to Chi-square associative tests and t tests, with P < .05. Results: G1 and G2 reported to indicate pulpotomy, highlighting the tendency of these groups towards seeking updates on this subject. All 3 groups used academic materials for updating. However, G2 had a high demand for updates through congresses, whilst G3 had a high demand for updates through social media (Google and Google Scholar). The most cited indication by G1 and G2 was "accidental pulp exposure" and by G3 was "teeth with extensive carious lesions that have involved the pulp with radiographic confirmation." All 3 groups opted for pulpotomy to keep the tooth in the arch. Thus, G1 and G2 are the groups who are more updated on the subject, using mainly academic materials, which can be associated with the fact that such groups indicated pulpotomy in primary teeth. The lower interest in searching about pulpotomy in G3 can be understood as a nonclinical application of the topic for this group. Conclusions: Professionals who work directly with paediatric dentistry (professors or specialists) felt more capable of diagnosing and treating cases of pulpotomy. In addition, most of the professionals used scientifically based sources for getting information and actualisation on the subject of pulp therapies. Competing Interests: Conflict of interest None disclosed. (Copyright © 2022. Published by Elsevier Inc.)
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