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Odontoestomatología
Print version ISSN 0797-0374On-line version ISSN 1688-9339
Abstract
SILVA PACHAS, Richard and ORTIZ PIZARRO, Mariano. Perception, knowledge, and attitude towards interceptive orthodontics among pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and dental surgeons in Peru. Odontoestomatología [online]. 2021, vol.23, n.38, e211. Epub Dec 01, 2021. ISSN 0797-0374. https://doi.org/10.22592/ode2021n37e211.
Objectives:
To compare the perception, knowledge, and attitude towards interceptive orthodontics among pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and dental surgeons.
Methods:
The sample included 52 men and 56 women, aged 39.75 ± 9.32 years: 36 pediatric dentists, 36 orthodontists, and 36 dental surgeons. The 14-question survey administered had validity, internal consistency, and stability. Survey Monkey was used to administer the survey. The data was analyzed using the chi-square test at a 5% significance level.
Results:
No differences were found among professionals regarding perception and attitude towards the treatment (p > 0.05). There was a difference regarding the level of knowledge about specific aspects of interceptive treatment (p < 0.05).
Conclusions
The professionals had similar perceptions and attitudes towards interceptive treatment. However, there was a significant difference regarding the level of knowledge of pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and dental surgeons.
Keywords : interceptive orthodontics; orthodontists; pediatric dentists; dentists.