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ArticleInternational dental journal2023

Dentists' Self-evaluated Ability in Diagnosing and Updating About Pulpotomy.

Beatriz Della Terra Mouco Garrido, Luciana Lourenço Ribeiro Vitor, Thiago Cruvinel, Maria Aparecida Andrade Moreira Machado, Thais Marchini Oliveira, Natalino Lourenço Neto

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Article in International dental journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Beatriz Della Terra Mouco GarridoDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Dentistry, Discipline of Pediatric Dentistry, Bauru School of Dentistry-University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil.
Luciana Lourenço Ribeiro VitorHealth Science Center, Dentistry Course, Sacred Heart University, Bauru, Brazil.
Thiago CruvinelDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Dentistry, Discipline of Pediatric Dentistry, Bauru School of Dentistry-University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil.
Maria Aparecida Andrade Moreira MachadoDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Dentistry, Discipline of Pediatric Dentistry, Bauru School of Dentistry-University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil; Hospital for the Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil.
Thais Marchini OliveiraDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Dentistry, Discipline of Pediatric Dentistry, Bauru School of Dentistry-University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil; Hospital for the Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil.
Natalino Lourenço NetoDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Dentistry, Discipline of Pediatric Dentistry, Bauru School of Dentistry-University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil. Electronic address: natalinoneto@usp.br.
Universidade de São Paulo · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to self-evaluate the knowledge of different dental professionals' profiles in Brazil on diagnosing and indicating pulpotomy in primary teeth and how these groups updated on this theme.

methodsThree groups (G1: professors, G2: specialists, and G3: professionals) answered an online questionnaire containing 20 questions and returned 416 questionnaires. Data were subjected to Chi-square associative tests and t tests, with P < .05.

resultsG1 and G2 reported to indicate pulpotomy, highlighting the tendency of these groups towards seeking updates on this subject. All 3 groups used academic materials for updating. However, G2 had a high demand for updates through congresses, whilst G3 had a high demand for updates through social media (Google and Google Scholar). The most cited indication by G1 and G2 was "accidental pulp exposure" and by G3 was "teeth with extensive carious lesions that have involved the pulp with radiographic confirmation." All 3 groups opted for pulpotomy to keep the tooth in the arch. Thus, G1 and G2 are the groups who are more updated on the subject, using mainly academic materials, which can be associated with the fact that such groups indicated pulpotomy in primary teeth. The lower interest in searching about pulpotomy in G3 can be understood as a nonclinical application of the topic for this group.

conclusionsProfessionals who work directly with paediatric dentistry (professors or specialists) felt more capable of diagnosing and treating cases of pulpotomy. In addition, most of the professionals used scientifically based sources for getting information and actualisation on the subject of pulp therapies.

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Dental CariesPulpotomyChildDental CareDentistsHumansTooth, DeciduousTreatment OutcomeDeciduous toothPulpotomy paediatric dentistrySurveys and questionnaires

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PMID35393116
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