OBJECTIVES. The purpose of this study is to determine how pediatricians consider their expertise in terms of oral health and if they intend or feel in a position to improve their knowledge and competences in this area.MATERIALS AND METHODS. 126 pediatricians were invited by e-mail to fill in an anonymous questionnaire developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. For statistical analysis Chi-square test was used.RESULTS. The response rate was 56.3%; 75% of responders received an oral health training; of these, 72% had 3 hours training or less and 91% did not complete a clinical internship with a dentist.CONCLUSIONS. Pediatricians are aware of their role in the promotion of oral health, but most of them consider the training received as insufficient.
Bagattoni, S., Sadotti A., Gatto, M., Piana, G. (2016). La promozione della salute orale in età evolutiva: competenze e attitudini dei pediatri. DENTAL CADMOS, 84(7), 434-439 [10.19256/d.cadmos.2016.07.07].
La promozione della salute orale in età evolutiva: competenze e attitudini dei pediatri
Bagattoni, Simone;Piana, G.
2016
Abstract
OBJECTIVES. The purpose of this study is to determine how pediatricians consider their expertise in terms of oral health and if they intend or feel in a position to improve their knowledge and competences in this area.MATERIALS AND METHODS. 126 pediatricians were invited by e-mail to fill in an anonymous questionnaire developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. For statistical analysis Chi-square test was used.RESULTS. The response rate was 56.3%; 75% of responders received an oral health training; of these, 72% had 3 hours training or less and 91% did not complete a clinical internship with a dentist.CONCLUSIONS. Pediatricians are aware of their role in the promotion of oral health, but most of them consider the training received as insufficient.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
