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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry

Impact of Pediatric Dentistry Residents Posted in Pediatrics Department: A Retrospective Assessment of 6 Years.

Anusha Mohan, M S Muthu, Padmanabhan Ramachandran, Padmasani V Ramanan, Selvakumaar Haridoss, Kavitha Swaminathan, Subbalekshmi Natesh

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Anusha MohanDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
M S MuthuDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates.
Padmanabhan RamachandranDepartment of Pediatrics, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Padmasani V RamananDepartment of Pediatrics, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Selvakumaar HaridossDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Kavitha SwaminathanDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Subbalekshmi NateshDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India.
Ajman University · AESri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research · INPushpagiri Medical College · IN

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aimTo measure the influence of rotatory pediatrics postings for dental residents on the outpatient census of the pediatric dentistry department. The secondary aims were to assess the change in trend toward the number of preschool children visiting the department before and after the initiation of pediatrics posting and also to find the percentage of children affected with caries among children visiting the pediatricians. MATERIALS AND

methodsRetrospectively, the census of the pediatric dentistry department was calculated from 2010 to 2016. The number of preschool children who visited the pediatric dentistry department during this period was determined. From the pediatrics posting records, the dental status of the children, the number screened, the number referred, and the number reported to dentistry following referral were tabulated. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were performed.

resultsAfter the initiation of pediatrics postings for residents, the outpatient census has increased by 26%. There was a significant increase in the number of preschool children visiting the pediatric dentist. About 57.09% of children screened in the pediatrics department had dental disease.

conclusionThere is an increase in the patient flow of the pediatric dentistry department with a greater number of preschool children visiting the pediatric dentist after initiation of the pediatrics postings for residents. More than half the children visiting pediatricians had dental disease requiring professional care. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Pediatrics postings for residents can be used in teaching centers as an opportunity to spread awareness and increase the number of preschool children visiting pediatric dentists, thereby increasing prevention and early intervention of early childhood caries. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Mohan A, Muthu MS, Ramachandran P,

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ChildrenEarly childhood cariesPediatricianPreventionTooth decay

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