ArticleBritish dental journal2022
Factors affecting the quality of endodontic treatment in general dental practice in Scotland: a qualitative focus group study.
Article in British dental journal, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Adherence to endodontic treatment protocols in the clinical practice of Lithuanian dentists and endodontists-cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding antibiotic prescribing by dentists: a qualitative study in Chile.Journal of public health (Oxford, England) · 2026Article
- Evaluation of preoperative apical periodontitis, treatment indications, and methods in endodontically treated teeth: a retrospective study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Evaluation and comparison of mandibular molar root canal filling quality performed by undergraduate preclinical dental students.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Assessment of Treatment Quality Risk Factors Influencing the Radiographic Detection of Apical Periodontitis in Root-Filled Teeth: A Retrospective CBCT Analysis.European endodontic journal · 2024Article
- What do we really know about vital pulp therapy?Evidence-based dentistry · 2024Article
- Assessment of the quality of root canal fillings performed on extracted teeth by undergraduate dental students in a sample from Saudi Arabia.BMC medical education · 2024Article
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Abstract
Introduction The quality of endodontic treatment worldwide is variable despite clear clinical guidelines being available.Aims Identify the factors that affect the quality of endodontic treatment in general dental practice in Scotland and how to overcome the barriers identified.Methods Four online focus group interview sessions were conducted in which a total of 16 participants were recruited, including general dental practitioners, endodontic specialists and educationalists. Topics for facilitated discussion were based on healthcare system theory and included education/training, patient factors, resources and equipment factors; themes were identified via template analysis.Results A number of themes and subthemes affecting the quality of care are reported, including aspects to do with remuneration, time, education, training, support from secondary care and the impact of COVID-19.Conclusion Findings support: increase practical experience for undergraduates; access to postgraduate mentoring and training; development of a managed clinical network to facilitate access to appropriately trained specialists; and increased remuneration to allow sufficient time and adequate equipment to achieve clinical standards.
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