Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation amongst Swiss dental students
Abstract Background Knowledge obtained at the undergraduate level regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) has an impact on future practice of dentists and paediatric dentists. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess final-year dental students’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards MIH...
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| description | Abstract Background Knowledge obtained at the undergraduate level regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) has an impact on future practice of dentists and paediatric dentists. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess final-year dental students’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards MIH in all Swiss universities. Methods A previously utilised survey (in both English and German) was distributed among final-year dental students in all Swiss dental schools (Basel, Bern, Geneva and Zurich). It probed students’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding the diagnosis, prevalence, aetiology, and management of MIH, and was structured in two parts: knowledge/perception and clinical application. The students’ responses were analysed statistically with descriptive statistics. Results 113 out of 133 final-year Swiss dental students took part in the study (85%). Nearly all students were familiar with MIH (99%), but only 12% of them felt confident when diagnosing MIH clinically. Direct composite fillings (66%), indirect restorations (28%) and preformed stainless-steel crowns (26%) were chosen as most suitable treatment options for MIH-affected teeth. Conclusion Final-year Swiss dental students are well informed about MIH. However, they report low level of confidence when clinically confronted with MIH-affected teeth regarding its diagnosis and treatment. Swiss Universities curricula should be revisited accordingly. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4a9f93f1715a4d0595fcb238477342212022-12-21T20:09:23ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312021-10-012111610.1186/s12903-021-01911-7Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation amongst Swiss dental studentsBlend Hamza0Karim Elhennawy1Hubertus van Waes2Spyridon N. Papageorgiou3Clinic of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of ZurichDepartment of Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics and Pedodontics, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of HealthClinic of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of ZurichClinic of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of ZurichAbstract Background Knowledge obtained at the undergraduate level regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) has an impact on future practice of dentists and paediatric dentists. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess final-year dental students’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards MIH in all Swiss universities. Methods A previously utilised survey (in both English and German) was distributed among final-year dental students in all Swiss dental schools (Basel, Bern, Geneva and Zurich). It probed students’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding the diagnosis, prevalence, aetiology, and management of MIH, and was structured in two parts: knowledge/perception and clinical application. The students’ responses were analysed statistically with descriptive statistics. Results 113 out of 133 final-year Swiss dental students took part in the study (85%). Nearly all students were familiar with MIH (99%), but only 12% of them felt confident when diagnosing MIH clinically. Direct composite fillings (66%), indirect restorations (28%) and preformed stainless-steel crowns (26%) were chosen as most suitable treatment options for MIH-affected teeth. Conclusion Final-year Swiss dental students are well informed about MIH. However, they report low level of confidence when clinically confronted with MIH-affected teeth regarding its diagnosis and treatment. Swiss Universities curricula should be revisited accordingly.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01911-7Molar incisor hypomineralisationPerceptionAwarenessDental students |
| spellingShingle | Blend Hamza Karim Elhennawy Hubertus van Waes Spyridon N. Papageorgiou Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation amongst Swiss dental students BMC Oral Health Molar incisor hypomineralisation Perception Awareness Dental students |
| title | Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation amongst Swiss dental students |
| title_full | Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation amongst Swiss dental students |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation amongst Swiss dental students |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation amongst Swiss dental students |
| title_short | Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation amongst Swiss dental students |
| title_sort | knowledge attitudes and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation amongst swiss dental students |
| topic | Molar incisor hypomineralisation Perception Awareness Dental students |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01911-7 |
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