Awareness and knowledge of endo-perio lesions among fifth year students and interns at King Saud Dental College: a questionnaire-based study

Authors

  • Khalid Hamad Almadi Department of Restorative Dental Science, Endodontic Division, College of Dentistry, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Abdulrahman Ibrahim Bin Akresh Department of General Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University; College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Hisham Fahad Abushaqqaf Department of General Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University; College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Yazeed Ahmed Assiry Department of General Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University; College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Musaad Ibrahim Almefyaz Department of General Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University; College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Ayoub Abdullah Alghamdi Department of General Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University; College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Abdulrahman Abdullah Alnutaifi Department of General Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University; College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233750

Keywords:

Endo-perio, Intern’s knowledge, Fifth year student's knowledge, Lesions

Abstract

Background: This study aims to assess the diagnostic knowledge and understanding of endo-perio lesions among senior dental students and interns enrolled at King Saud College of Dentistry.

Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted using Google Forms. The questionnaire included two radiographic case images and assessed participants' experience with endo-perio lesions, confidence in diagnosis, and familiarity with treatment approaches. The study included 200 participants, consisting of 140 interns and 60 5th-year students.

Results: The majority of participants (61%) reported encountering endo-perio lesions in their clinics. Among the participants, 50% expressed confidence in diagnosing these lesions. Intern students demonstrated higher knowledge and awareness of endo-perio lesions compared to 5th-year students. Statistically significant differences were observed in the awareness of endo-perio lesions and confidence in diagnosis between the two groups. However, both groups showed room for improvement in their diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

Conclusions: The findings indicate a need for enhanced education and training in this area, particularly for 5th-year students. Incorporating comprehensive theoretical education, clinical case management, and continuing education courses may help improve students' diagnostic skills and treatment outcomes for endo-perio lesions.

 

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2023-11-30

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Almadi, K. H., Bin Akresh, A. I., Fahad Abushaqqaf, H., Assiry, Y. A., Almefyaz, M. I., Alghamdi, A. A., & Alnutaifi, A. A. (2023). Awareness and knowledge of endo-perio lesions among fifth year students and interns at King Saud Dental College: a questionnaire-based study. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 10(12), 4587–4592. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233750

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