ArticleBMC oral health2022
Knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among Syrian pediatric dentists and general dental practitioners: a cross-sectional study.
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- General and Pediatric Dentists' Knowledge and Clinical Management of Molar-incisor Hypomineralization in Dubai: A Cross-sectional Study.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Perception, knowledge and attitudes of Ecuadorian dentists towards patients with molar incisor hypomineralization.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Knowledge and Attitudes of Dental Professionals and Students on MIH: A Scoping Review.Acta stomatologica Croatica · 2025Article
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- Dentists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH): A French Survey.Cureus · 2025Article
- Knowledge and management of molar-incisor hypomineralisation amongst dentists in The Netherlands.International journal of paediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Perceptions, attitudes, and clinical experiences of Brazilian dental practitioners towards molar incisor hypomineralisation: a cross-sectional study.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2024Article
- Is Italian Dentists' Knowledge of Enamel Development Defects Adequate? A Nationwide Survey.International dental journal · 2024Article
- Knowledge, perceptions, and behavior regarding children's oral health among Syrian pediatricians: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundMolar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a widespread oral health problem. Dentists encounter several challenges regarding MIH management worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and clinical experiences on MIH among general dental practitioners and pediatric dentists in Syria.
methodsAll general dental practitioners and pediatric dentists belonging to the Syrian Dental Syndicate of Damascus were invited to complete a cross-sectional structured questionnaire (n = 1936). The questionnaire consisted of four sections and required responses regarding demographic data, knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and experiences on MIH. Data were analyzed with Pearson's chi-square test and multivariate regression models using SPSS Ver. 23.0.
resultsThe overall response rate was 36.31% (703/1936). Pediatric dentists were significantly more familiar with MIH (p < 0.001) and more confident when diagnosing it (p < 0.001). Most participants (43.95%) perceived an increase in MIH prevalence in Syria. Stainless steel crowns were the most favorable restorative material for molars with post-eruptive breakdown (51.38%). As for molars and incisors with opacities, composite resin was preferred with (41.82%), and (67.51%) respectively. General dental practitioners requested further training regarding MIH treatment (p < 0.001).
conclusionsPediatric dentists were equipped with further knowledge regarding MIH, and were more confident when diagnosing it. There is a need for additional training and education for general dental practitioners. Most respondents perceived an increase in the prevalence of MIH. There is a dearth of data regarding MIH prevalence in Syria. The materials of choice for restoring teeth with MIH were stainless steel crowns and composite resin.
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