ArticleBMC oral health2024
Exploring the knowledge, attitudes, and performance of dentists in providing care to elderly patients.
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- Patient knowledge, attitude and behavior towards dental treatment in India.Bioinformation · 2026Article
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- Assessing knowledge and attitudes toward geriatric dentistry among dentists and senior dental students: A cross-sectional study in Yazd, Iran.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Perception and Attitude of Dental Students Towards Geriatric Care: A Questionnaire-Based Survey.Cureus · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundSupportive care and dental treatment for older adults are crucial in addressing the global emergency of population aging, requiring specialized healthcare services and knowledge-based practices.
methodsThis cross-sectional content analysis study was conducted on 150 general dentists in Kerman in 2021. The participants were selected using cluster sampling. The data were collected using a questionnaire with four sections assessing the participants' demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and performance. The data were analyzed with SPSS-26 software using the t-test, ANOVA, and linear regression analysis.
resultsThe dentists' mean age was 36.10 ± 7.60 years. The mean knowledge score of the participants was 5.29 ± 1.49 (out of 9). The mean attitude score was 59.42 ± 11.6 (out of 85), and the mean performance score was 24.13 ± 4.96 (out of a maximum of 35). The data showed a positive relationship between the dentists' knowledge, attitudes, and performance. However, the participants' gender had no significant correlation with their knowledge, attitudes, or performance. It was also shown that 50% of dentists had adequate experience treating elderly patients with complex medical problems.
conclusionsThe participants had an adequate level of knowledge and performance and a positive attitude toward dental care for older adults. Health officials and administrators need to organize and hold effective training and refresher courses on geriatric dentistry to promote dentists' knowledge and performance.
trial registrationEthics code IR.KMU.REC.1401.007.
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