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Knowledge and Use of Caries Risk Assessment for Adult Patients Croatian Dentists
Ana Ivanišević Malčić1, Samir Čimić2, Valentina Brzović Rajić1
1Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
Acta Stomatologica Croatica
|August 18, 2020
Summary
Many Croatian dentists don't routinely use caries risk assessment (CRA), despite its strong link to treatment and prevention planning. Promoting CRA use is crucial for better dental care.
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Evidence-Based Dentistry
Background:
- Caries risk assessment (CRA) is vital for personalized dental care.
- Understanding current CRA adoption among Croatian general practitioners is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utilization of CRA by Croatian general dentists.
- To assess their knowledge and attitudes regarding CRA.
Main Methods:
- An online questionnaire was distributed to 1,500 general dentists in Croatia.
- Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and chi-square tests.
Main Results:
- 47% of 257 respondents routinely performed CRA, but only 4.5% used a specific form.
- CRA significantly influenced treatment planning and individual caries prevention (ICP) (p=0.001).
- 53% of dentists did not routinely incorporate CRA into practice.
Conclusions:
- A significant gap exists in the routine implementation of CRA in Croatian dental practices.
- Strong associations were found between CRA use, treatment planning, and ICP.
- Increased promotion of CRA in daily dental practice is recommended.
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