ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2026
Dentists' Knowledge and Treatment Preferences on Dental Erosive Lesions in Southern India: Implications for Policy and Education.
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Background: Early diagnosis and proper treatment are essential for dental erosion (DE), a condition that is gaining more recognition in recent years. This study surveyed dentists in Southern India to assess their knowledge of DE, diagnostic approaches, and treatment preferences. Methods: We used a self-administered questionnaire ( Results: The sample consisted of 71% females and mean age of 31.46 ± 4.29 years, had predominantly learned about DE in dental schools (85%). Upper incisors were identified as most frequently affected teeth (72%). Most of the preventive counseling focused on reducing acidic intake (58%). No significant association was found between the years of experience and frequency of DE cases seen ( Conclusion: Dentists in Southern India exhibited a reasonable level of DE awareness. The need for clinical guidelines on erosive tooth wear and ongoing professional education is highlighted by the lower use of standardized indices and discrepancies in clinical management. Training in early detection, cause-specific management of DE, and debunking myths will be necessary to improve patient outcomes in this developing field of dental care.
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