Knowlege and attitude in paediatric dentistry among paediatricians

Authors

  • J Morera-Domingo Service of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Clínica Dental Riba
  • I Maura-Solivellas Head of the Service of Paediatric Dentistry
  • J Llagostera-Benedico  
  • A Arce-Casas  
  • C Valls-Sirera  
  • E Ferrés-Amat Service of Paediatric Dentistry and Service of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, HM Nens. HM Hospitales, Barcelona, Spain Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2022.23.01.11

Keywords:

Knowledge, Paediatric Dentists, Paediatricians, Prevention, Oral Health

Abstract

AIM: Tooth decay is the main oral pathology and a worldwide public health problem. The paediatrician is the first medical professional to assess and treat children. Therefore, it is important that they are well informed. The aim is to determine the level of dental knowledge of paediatricians practising in the public and private health sectors in Catalonia (Spain). MATERIALS: Cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study of the basic dental knowledge of paediatricians through an anonymous and voluntary survey of 17 questions on prevention, trauma and dental cavities. The results are segmented based on professional experience, type of centre and whether it has a paediatric dentistry area. CONCLUSION: Only half of the surveyed paediatricians follow the recommendations of paediatric societies on prevention aspects. In dental traumatology, professionals mostly follow the recommendations supported by the literature with high scientific evidence.