ArticleEuropean journal of dentistry2019
A Survey of Dentists in the Management of Dentine Hypersensitivity: A Questionnaire-based Study.
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- Combination of two desensitizing protocols to control dentin hypersensitivity in non-carious lesions: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2022Trial
- A questionnaire based study about knowledge and management of dentin hypersensitivity among dentists.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and managing dentine hypersensitivity in clinical practice: insights from the Middle East and Africa.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Review
- Knowledge and Attitudes on Preventing and Treating Dentin Hypersensitivity and Its Predicting Factors: A Cross-sectional Study with Brazilian Citizens.European journal of dentistry · 2023Article
- Immunohistochemistry as a detection tool for ion channels involved in dental pain signaling.The Saudi dental journal · 2022Review
- Factors Associated with Noncarious Cervical Lesions in Different Age Ranges: A Cross-sectional Study.European journal of dentistry · 2021Article
- Questionnaire surveys - sources of error and implications for design, reporting and appraisal.British dental journal · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivePrevious studies have indicated that dentists may be uncertain about the etiology, diagnosis, and effective management of dentine sensitivity/dentine hypersensitivity (DH).: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge and understanding of Greece-based dental professionals in treating DH.: MATERIALS AND
methodsA 26-item questionnaire was sent to a representative sample of Greek dentists.
resultsTwo hundred thirty questionnaires were originally provided to the participants and of the 210 questionnaires that were returned, 191 questionnaires (90 M; 86 F; mean age 36.26 years [standard deviation: 11.34]) were included for analysis, a response rate of 83% was observed. 39.8% of dentists indicated that 1 in 10 of their patients experienced discomfort from DH with 76.4% of dentists indicating that their patients initiated the conversation on DH. In contrast, 44% of the dentists indicated that they initiated the relevant conversation. 34.9% of dentists indicated that the duration of discomfort lasted up to 3 weeks and 76.4% indicated that DH had an impact on their patients' quality of life. Incorrect tooth brushing was considered to be a major etiological factor (68.6%) with "air blast" (37.3%) and "probing" (15%) as the main methods for identification. 83.6% of dentists indicated that they were confident in recommending over-the-counter products for home use.
conclusionThe results of this study suggest that in terms of knowledge and understanding of DH, there is still confusion concerning some aspects of the diagnosis and management of the condition.
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