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1Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Dental Journal
|November 23, 2016
Summary
The Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) Tooth Numbering System (TNS) is most commonly used and taught in Saudi dental institutions. Implementing FDI TNS as a unified system is recommended for its advantages.
Area of Science:
- Dental education and practice
- Oral health informatics
Background:
- Standardized tooth notation is crucial for accurate dental record-keeping and communication.
- Variations in Tooth Numbering Systems (TNS) can lead to confusion and potential errors in clinical practice and research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the most prevalent Tooth Numbering System (TNS) in Saudi Arabian academic and non-academic dental institutions.
- To identify the TNS most frequently taught in Saudi dental colleges.
- To explore practitioners' preferences and the implications of using multiple TNS.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted between May 2014 and May 2015.
- A 21-question self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 121 participants.
- Participants included deans of dental colleges and heads of governmental dental centers.
Main Results:
- The Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) TNS is the most commonly used system for both primary and permanent dentitions across all surveyed institutions.
- The FDI TNS is also the most commonly taught TNS in Saudi dental colleges.
- Palmer and Universal TNS were less frequently used and taught compared to FDI.
Conclusions:
- The FDI TNS is the predominant system in Saudi dental education and practice.
- Unifying the use of the FDI TNS in Saudi Arabia is recommended to leverage its benefits and enhance consistency.
- Standardization through FDI TNS can improve communication and reduce errors in dental care.
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