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Knowledge, Attitude, and Management of General Dentist toward Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws
Nasser R Alqhtani1, Abdulrahman K Almalki2, Faisal A Zuhair2
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Science, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Background:
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is an intense negative drug response causing increasing bone destruction in the maxillofacial area of patients.
Aims And Objectives:
To evaluate the knowledge and attitude of dental practitioner regarding risk factors of MRONJ in Saudi Arabia.
Materials And Methods:
A cross-sectional, questionnaire survey was carried out in King Khalid Hospital, Al-Kharj among dental practioners.
Results:
Approximately 60% of the practioners had a poor knowledge and there was a weak positive correlation with work experience.
Conclusion:
Poor knowledge regarding the MRONJ invites a continuing dental education specially to focus on general practioners.
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