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Risk-based approach in preventive practice among Iranian dentists.
Hadi Ghasemi1, Heikki Murtomaa, Hassan Torabzadeh
1Department of Oral Public Health, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. hadi.ghasemi@helsinki.fi
Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry
|April 11, 2008
Summary
Iranian dentists generally agree on preventive dental care, prioritizing high-risk patients. Non-smoking dentists showed greater involvement in smoking cessation advice for patients.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Preventive dental practices are crucial for oral health outcomes.
- Risk-based approaches can optimize resource allocation in dental care.
- Understanding dentists' attitudes towards preventive measures is essential for effective implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the risk-based preventive practices of dentists in Iran.
- To assess dentists' agreement with various preventive measures for different patient risk levels.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to Iranian dentists at two annual dental meetings.
- Respondents used a five-point Likert scale to rate agreement with preventive measures for high-risk (HR) and low-risk (LR) patient cases.
- Statistical analysis included chi-square tests and logistic regression, examining factors like smoking status and professional engagement.
Main Results:
- Dentists showed higher agreement with preventive measures for HR cases compared to LR cases.
- Key preventive measures included oral hygiene instructions, fluoride use, and regular check-ups.
- Non-smoking dentists were significantly more likely to advise patients on smoking cessation (OR = 3.6).
Conclusions:
- Risk-based preventive dental care strategies should be emphasized and implemented.
- Tailoring preventive interventions to patient risk levels can enhance efficiency.
- Dentists' personal habits, such as non-smoking, correlate with their engagement in preventive counseling.
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