ArticleJournal of endodontics2015
General Dentists' Use of Isolation Techniques during Root Canal Treatment: From the National Dental Practice-based Research Network.
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- Differences in clinical approaches of endodontists and general dentists when performing non-surgical root canal treatment: A prospective cohort study from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network PREDICT Project.International endodontic journal · 2025Article
- Attitudes towards and use of dental dams by final-year dental students in Chongqing, China: a cross-sectional study.BMJ open · 2022Article
- Assessing a training programme for primary care dental practitioners in endodontics of moderate complexity: Pilot data on skills enhancement and treatment outcomes.British dental journal · 2018Article
- Connecting and Collaborating: Developing National Dental PBRN Study Concepts Through POD Engagement.Health promotion practice · 2016Article
- Techniques and materials used by general dentists during endodontic treatment procedures: Findings from The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network.Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) · 2016Article
- Frequency and Influencing Factors of Rubber Dam Usage in Tianjin: A Questionnaire Survey.International journal of dentistry · 2016Article
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Abstract
introductionA preliminary study done by a National Dental Practice-Based Research Network precursor observed that 44% of general dentists (GDs) reported always using a rubber dam (RD) during root canal treatment (RCT). This full-scale study quantified the use of all isolation techniques, including RD use.
methodsNetwork practitioners completed a questionnaire about isolation techniques used during RCT. Network enrollment questionnaire data provided practitioner characteristics.
resultsOne thousand four hundred ninety of 1716 eligible GDs participated (87%); 697 (47%) reported always using an RD. This percentage varied by tooth type. These GDs were more likely to always use an RD, do not own a private practice, perform less than 10 RCTs/month, and have postgraduate training.
conclusionsMost GDs do not use an RD all the time. Ironically, RDs are used more frequently by GDs who do not perform molar RCT. RD use varies with tooth type and certain dentist, practice, and patient characteristics.
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