Rubber Dam Isolation Survey among Dental Students in Al-Qassim University and How to Promote its Usage.
| Autor: | Alayouni AA; Dental Intern, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Qassim, Saudi Arabia., Alharkan HM; Department of Conservative Dental Sciences and Endodontics, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Qassim, Saudi Arabia. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences [J Pharm Bioallied Sci] 2024 Apr; Vol. 16 (Suppl 2), pp. S1657-S1662. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 16. |
| DOI: | 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1256_23 |
| Abstrakt: | Rubber dam isolation is crucial in dentistry, but its use varies among dental students. There is a need to assess their awareness, attitudes, and practices and find ways to promote its usage. To evaluate dental students' knowledge and practices regarding rubber dam isolation and identify barriers to its use. The study employed a cross-sectional design to assess dental students' knowledge and practices regarding rubber dam isolation. Data were collected from dental students at Al-Qassim University during the period from January to March 2023. A convenience sampling method was used, involving students from the third, fourth, and fifth academic years, with a total of 62 questionnaires distributed. A pre-tested questionnaire consisting of 11 closed-ended questions was used to collect data, and the analysis was performed using SPSS version 21, with results presented through descriptive statistics. Only 21% always used rubber dam for amalgam restorations, while 53.2% used it for composite restorations. Over 70% believed their education on rubber dam was adequate. The main barriers were difficulty (40.3%) and time constraints (53.2%). About 68% felt rubber dam should be mandatory for composite treatments. Dental students need more education and training to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice concerning rubber dam isolation. Implementing it can enhance the quality of dental care. Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest. (Copyright: © 2024 Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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