Patient's Knowledge and Perception of Endodontics Treatment: An Observational Study

Area of Science:

• Dental Public Health
• Endodontics

Background:

• Public awareness and patient knowledge are crucial for effective dental healthcare.
• Understanding patient perceptions of endodontic treatment is essential for improving dental services.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate public awareness and patient knowledge concerning endodontic treatment.
• To identify the current level of understanding among patients regarding root canal therapy.

Main Methods:

• A questionnaire was administered to 300 patients at the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
• Data collection occurred between November 2021 and October 2022, following ethical approval and informed consent.
• Sociodemographic details and knowledge about endodontic treatment were gathered and analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Main Results:

• The majority of respondents demonstrated an average level of knowledge regarding endodontic treatment.
• Analysis revealed that patients generally had a basic understanding of the procedure.

Conclusions:

• The study indicates a need for enhanced patient education on endodontic treatments.
• An improvement in knowledge and perception regarding endodontic treatment was observed post-participation.