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Orthodontic Principles and Practice based Knowledge and Attitude among general dental practitioners

Author(s)
SHOAIB MASOOD Department of Orthodontics, University College of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Lahore, Pakistan
CH. REHAN QAMAR Department of Orthodontics, University College of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Lahore, Pakistan
FAREEHA AMDAD University College of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Lahore, Pakistan
MUHAMMAD HASSAN University College of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Lahore, Pakistan
AMINA TARIQ University College of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Lahore,Pakistan
Abstract
Background: This study was formulated for the comparative evaluation of the knowledge and attitude of the general dental practitioners and non-orthodontic specialties about the orthodontic treatment. Methodology: Data of this cross sectional study was collected from 100 general dentists between an age ranges of 30 to 50 years using simple random sampling from all over Lahore. Results: The percentage for the positive responses was 85.69% whereas the negative response rate was very low which was reported as 14.3%. This showed that dental practitioners in market are practicing orthodonticskills. The response rate of general practitioners was: 60.42% positive responses and 39.57% negative responses were obtained which showed that more than half of general dental practitioners have a positive attitude towards orthodontic treatment guidance to their patients with general complaints. Conclusion: The overall attitude of general dental practitioners is satisfactory towards orthodontic treatment in general patients. Moreover, dental practitioners in Pakistan are were well aware of the Skills used before, during and after the orthodontic treatment.
Publication Details
Page(s) 1590-1593
DOI 10.53350/pjmhs211571590
Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Volume: 15, Issue: 7, Year: 2021

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Keywords
Knowledge, dental practitioners, Orthodontic treatment, Clinical practice
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