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ArticleBMC oral health2025

Assessment of knowledge on traumatized immature permanent teeth among dentists in China: a cross-sectional study.

Zhifang Qin, Kuangdi Xin, Yan Liang, Yan Cui, Yuanhong Wang, Ziyun Qin, Minqiong Wu, Dongyan Wu, Yuehua You, Rongmin Qiu

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Zhifang Qin *College and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Craniofacial Deformity, Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment for Oral Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Stomatological Equipment, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China.
Kuangdi Xin *College and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Craniofacial Deformity, Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment for Oral Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Stomatological Equipment, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China.
Yan LiangCollege and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Craniofacial Deformity, Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment for Oral Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Stomatological Equipment, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China.
Yan CuiCollege and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Craniofacial Deformity, Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment for Oral Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Stomatological Equipment, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China.
Yuanhong WangCollege and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Craniofacial Deformity, Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment for Oral Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Stomatological Equipment, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China.
Ziyun QinCollege and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Craniofacial Deformity, Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment for Oral Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Stomatological Equipment, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China.
Minqiong WuCollege and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Craniofacial Deformity, Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment for Oral Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Stomatological Equipment, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China.
Dongyan WuCollege and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Craniofacial Deformity, Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment for Oral Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Stomatological Equipment, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China.
Yuehua YouDepartment of Stomatology, Longhua People's Hospital, Longhua District Key Laboratory of Oral Microecology Medical Translation, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518109, China. ally_you@foxmail.com.
Rongmin QiuCollege and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Craniofacial Deformity, Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment for Oral Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Stomatological Equipment, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China. rongminqiu@hotmail.com.

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Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Health and Family Planning Commission, China No. Z20190941Science and Technology Agency of Nanning,Guangxi, China NO. 2020039Science and Technology Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China NO.2021AB11097Shenzhen Science and Technology Agency, China No. JCYJ20220530165012027
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Abstract

objectiveMedical practice is always based upon the cognition and knowledge base of physicians, and the same applies to dentistry. Being attained through education and perception, knowledge is essential to clinical practice. Cross-sectional studies have recognized a uniform trend in which the treatment of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) is of suboptimal quality in China: is a lack of knowledge a problem, or do some relevant factors of dentists have a significant effect on obtaining TDI treatment knowledge? The purpose was to measure dentists' knowledge of TDI treatment and investigate whether some relevant factors have indeed affected their knowledge of TDI treatment.

methodAn online-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 1027 dentists in Guangxi Province via a cluster sampling technique. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency, percentage, t test, ANOVA test and linear analysis, were obtained. The results were interpreted via tables and graphs.

resultsStudies that measured dentists' knowledge of TDI treatment, which was valuable, reliable, and had practical implications that could be implemented. A total of 1027 questionnaires from 14 main districts in Guangxi were used to measure the knowledge level of local dentists and potential influencing factors via 40 questions at 20 TDI treatment-related points.

conclusionFindings from the present study revealed that the degree of knowledge among dentists in Guangxi regarding the treatment of traumatized immature permanent teeth is moderate. The findings further revealed a significant relationship between factors such as sex, education level, professional title, and the workplace of dentists and higher scores on the questionnaire (P < 0.001). THE CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: of the TDI treatment knowledge of dentists in Guangxi Province was found to be moderate and variable. This may limit the quality of effective treatment. However, providing information without attention to differences among dentists caused by influencing factors that significantly affect dentists' cognitions and motivations may not be successful. Educational strategies and goals should be re-evaluated, and relevant continuing education measures should be tailored to local conditions.

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DentistsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeTooth InjuriesAdultChinaClinical CompetenceCross-Sectional StudiesDentition, PermanentEducational StatusFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesDentistsEmergencyImmature permanent teethKnowledge basesTooth injuries

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