Divergence between confidence and knowledge of endodontists regarding non-odontogenic pain

Autor: Marcos Dezotti LUIZ, Letycia Accioly Simões COELHO, Rodrigo Ricci VIVAN, Marco Antônio Hungaro DUARTE, Murilo Priori ALCALDE, Paulo César Rodrigues CONTI, Yuri Martins COSTA, Leonardo Rigoldi BONJARDIM
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Applied Oral Science, Vol 31 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1678-7765
1678-7757
84812788
DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2023-0222
Popis: Abstract This study aimed to assess the self-reported levels of confidence and knowledge related to non-odontogenic pain among a group of Brazilian endodontists. Methodology A total of one hundred and forty-six endodontists affiliated with the Brazilian Society of Endodontics participated in the survey. The questionnaire, distributed via email or WhatsApp, contained inquiries designed to gauge self-perceived confidence and knowledge concerning non-odontogenic pain. The practitioners were categorized into four groups based on their self-reported familiarity with various orofacial pain types, classified as either sufficient or insufficient, and on their engagement in ongoing educational programs related to orofacial pain. Data were analyzed by Chi-Square Test and Fischer’s exact test (p
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