| Autor: |
Vaithilingam, R. D., Raman, R., Siow, Y. Y., Hassan, W. N. Wan |
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Malaysian Dental Journal; 2009, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p105-110, 6p, 7 Charts |
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This study aims to identify frequency of periodontal screening and knowledge of Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE) as well as management of periodontal diseases (Pds) among government dentists in the states of Negeri Sembilan and Penang, Malaysia. The study was carried out as a self-administered postal questionnaire which was distributed to 120 government dentists in these states. 117 questionnaires were returned. Questions asked were about frequency of periodontal screening, knowledge of BPE and management of periodontal abscesses. 55.6% dentists screen for Pds routinely, 35.9% when they have the time and 8.5% never or very rarely screen. 62.4% of the subjects were very familiar with BPE. Of these, 10.9% use it frequently while 67.12% use it when necessary. There was significant association between knowledge of BPE and years since graduation (p<0.05). To manage periodontal abscesses, 83.8% would do deep scaling on affected teeth, 62.4% take radiographs and 88.9% prescribe antibiotics. Use of radiographs showed signiicant association with years of graduation (p<0.05). In conclusion, only half of government dentists routinely screen for Pds. Younger graduates had better BPE knowledge and were more likely to take radiographs for periodontal abscesses as compared to their seniors. Antibiotics are widely prescribed by dentists to treat periodontal abscesses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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