Paediatricians’ awareness on orthodontic problems and related conditions—a national survey
Abstract Background Correction of dentofacial deformities via orthodontics is an integral part of oral health as promotes optimal function, periodontal health, aesthetics and overall oral health-related quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine whether paediatricians refer their patients...
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| author | Marianna Koufatzidou Despina Koletsi Eirini Iouliani Basdeki Nikolaos Pandis Argy Polychronopoulou |
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| description | Abstract Background Correction of dentofacial deformities via orthodontics is an integral part of oral health as promotes optimal function, periodontal health, aesthetics and overall oral health-related quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine whether paediatricians refer their patients to orthodontists, whether they have sufficient knowledge in basic orthodontic principles and whether they examine their patients for orthodontic abnormalities. Results We conducted a survey study of paediatricians in Greece. Questionnaires were completed by 96 out of 123 paediatricians (response rate 78%). In the assessment of the examination of the oral cavity, a low frequency of examination of the position of the teeth (54%) and jaws (51%) was found. Reasons paediatricians referred patients to specialists varied from mouth breathing-snoring 24% (23/96) to face or teeth asymmetry 87% (84/96). In the multivariable analyses for the effect of gender, work sector or years of experience in the decision for orthodontic referral, we could not identify any significant predictors. Conclusions The results of this study indicate that there was variability regarding orthodontic knowledge among paediatricians. Although the majority were aware of the importance of examination of the oral cavity, they did not have the appropriate knowledge to perform a full and systematic screening for orthodontic problems. The probability of referral was different for the various orthodontic anomalies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ce3101cdbecc4656a3d380890a90014b2022-12-22T03:00:16ZengSpringerOpenProgress in Orthodontics2196-10422019-08-012011610.1186/s40510-019-0285-xPaediatricians’ awareness on orthodontic problems and related conditions—a national surveyMarianna Koufatzidou0Despina Koletsi1Eirini Iouliani Basdeki2Nikolaos Pandis3Argy Polychronopoulou4School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of AthensClinic of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of ZurichSchool of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of AthensDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Dental School/Medical Faculty, University of BernDepartment of Preventive and Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of AthensAbstract Background Correction of dentofacial deformities via orthodontics is an integral part of oral health as promotes optimal function, periodontal health, aesthetics and overall oral health-related quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine whether paediatricians refer their patients to orthodontists, whether they have sufficient knowledge in basic orthodontic principles and whether they examine their patients for orthodontic abnormalities. Results We conducted a survey study of paediatricians in Greece. Questionnaires were completed by 96 out of 123 paediatricians (response rate 78%). In the assessment of the examination of the oral cavity, a low frequency of examination of the position of the teeth (54%) and jaws (51%) was found. Reasons paediatricians referred patients to specialists varied from mouth breathing-snoring 24% (23/96) to face or teeth asymmetry 87% (84/96). In the multivariable analyses for the effect of gender, work sector or years of experience in the decision for orthodontic referral, we could not identify any significant predictors. Conclusions The results of this study indicate that there was variability regarding orthodontic knowledge among paediatricians. Although the majority were aware of the importance of examination of the oral cavity, they did not have the appropriate knowledge to perform a full and systematic screening for orthodontic problems. The probability of referral was different for the various orthodontic anomalies.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-019-0285-xOrthodontic knowledge paediatriciansReference to orthodontistsPaediatricians’ roleOral healthOrthodontic principalsReference |
| spellingShingle | Marianna Koufatzidou Despina Koletsi Eirini Iouliani Basdeki Nikolaos Pandis Argy Polychronopoulou Paediatricians’ awareness on orthodontic problems and related conditions—a national survey Progress in Orthodontics Orthodontic knowledge paediatricians Reference to orthodontists Paediatricians’ role Oral health Orthodontic principals Reference |
| title | Paediatricians’ awareness on orthodontic problems and related conditions—a national survey |
| title_full | Paediatricians’ awareness on orthodontic problems and related conditions—a national survey |
| title_fullStr | Paediatricians’ awareness on orthodontic problems and related conditions—a national survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Paediatricians’ awareness on orthodontic problems and related conditions—a national survey |
| title_short | Paediatricians’ awareness on orthodontic problems and related conditions—a national survey |
| title_sort | paediatricians awareness on orthodontic problems and related conditions a national survey |
| topic | Orthodontic knowledge paediatricians Reference to orthodontists Paediatricians’ role Oral health Orthodontic principals Reference |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-019-0285-x |
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