ArticleInternational dental journal2022
Dentists' Perception of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders.
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Abstract
objectivesDentists play a major role in the diagnosis of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) that may lead to malignancy. Their knowledge on OPMDs and the risk factors associated with malignant disease needs to be sufficient. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and awareness of OPMDs amongst general dentists and dental specialists working in Saudi Arabia. MATERIAL AND
methodsQuestionnaires were distributed to dentists working in Saudi Arabia. A total of 303 dentists participated in the study. The questionnaire included 20 questions on knowledge, attitudes, and awareness of OPMDs.
resultsThe response rate was 55%. There was no significant difference between general dental practitioners and dental specialists regarding leukoplakia, which is the most common OPMD (P > .05) and in identifying tobacco and alcohol as the main risk factors for malignant transformation of OPMDs into cancer (P > .05). However, there was a significant difference (P < .05) between specialists (75.3%) and general practitioners (52.3%) in the diagnosis of OPMDs. There was a significant difference (P < .05) between specialists (63.5%) and general practitioners (28.0%) in recognising the likelihood of malignant transformation of proliferative verrucous leukoplakia. There was a significant difference between specialists (61.2%) and general practitioners (25.2%, P < .05) in recognising the erosive form or atrophic type of oral lichen planus, considering that it is more likely to undergo malignant transformation.
conclusionsDental specialists have better knowledge and awareness than general dentists regarding OPMDs. Improved continuous education programmes on the risk factors and diagnosis of OPMDs should be organised to train dentists.
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