Knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in Hong Kong
Abstract Background Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is an alarming problem with considerable challenges in management. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) between general dental practitioners (...
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| author | Gianina Camille Sicangco Gamboa Gillian Hiu Man Lee Manikandan Ekambaram Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu |
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| description | Abstract Background Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is an alarming problem with considerable challenges in management. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) between general dental practitioners (GDPs) and paediatric dentists (PDs) in Hong Kong. Methods A cross-sectional survey of 557 randomly selected GDPs (approximately 25% of all registered dentists) and all registered PDs (n = 31) were invited. They were asked to complete a 4-section questionnaire adapted and modified from a study by Gambetta-Tessini and co-workers on sociodemographic profiles, knowledge, experience, and perceptions regarding MIH. Data were analyzed with chi-square, Fisher’s exact, and multiple factor ANCOVA tests. Results The overall response rate was 43.37% (255/588). Majority (74.1%) of the respondents encountered MIH in their practices. A significantly higher mean knowledge score (46.33 ± 7.1) was observed among PDs than GDPs (43.09 ± 7.0) (P < 0.01) and among PDs who are 40 years old or younger (P < 0.001). Differences in treatment of MIH were also observed between PDs and GDPs (P < 0.05). Paediatric dentists were more confident in diagnosing and treating MIH (P < 0.001). Most respondents (87.8%) expressed a need for continuing education on MIH. Conclusion Continuing education on MIH is needed to assure that the highest quality of evidence-based care is given to patients with MIH. Dissemination of latest best evidence on MIH, especially to GDPs, will assure that the condition is accurately diagnosed and well managed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dc94e791246a4e8eb8c4d2288f17f5f72022-12-21T23:28:26ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312018-12-0118111010.1186/s12903-018-0678-0Knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in Hong KongGianina Camille Sicangco Gamboa0Gillian Hiu Man Lee1Manikandan Ekambaram2Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu3Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental HospitalPaediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental HospitalPaediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of OtagoPaediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental HospitalAbstract Background Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is an alarming problem with considerable challenges in management. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) between general dental practitioners (GDPs) and paediatric dentists (PDs) in Hong Kong. Methods A cross-sectional survey of 557 randomly selected GDPs (approximately 25% of all registered dentists) and all registered PDs (n = 31) were invited. They were asked to complete a 4-section questionnaire adapted and modified from a study by Gambetta-Tessini and co-workers on sociodemographic profiles, knowledge, experience, and perceptions regarding MIH. Data were analyzed with chi-square, Fisher’s exact, and multiple factor ANCOVA tests. Results The overall response rate was 43.37% (255/588). Majority (74.1%) of the respondents encountered MIH in their practices. A significantly higher mean knowledge score (46.33 ± 7.1) was observed among PDs than GDPs (43.09 ± 7.0) (P < 0.01) and among PDs who are 40 years old or younger (P < 0.001). Differences in treatment of MIH were also observed between PDs and GDPs (P < 0.05). Paediatric dentists were more confident in diagnosing and treating MIH (P < 0.001). Most respondents (87.8%) expressed a need for continuing education on MIH. Conclusion Continuing education on MIH is needed to assure that the highest quality of evidence-based care is given to patients with MIH. Dissemination of latest best evidence on MIH, especially to GDPs, will assure that the condition is accurately diagnosed and well managed.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0678-0Molar incisor hypomineralizationDisturbances in dental developmentOral health careDental practitionersChildren |
| spellingShingle | Gianina Camille Sicangco Gamboa Gillian Hiu Man Lee Manikandan Ekambaram Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu Knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in Hong Kong BMC Oral Health Molar incisor hypomineralization Disturbances in dental development Oral health care Dental practitioners Children |
| title | Knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in Hong Kong |
| title_full | Knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in Hong Kong |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in Hong Kong |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in Hong Kong |
| title_short | Knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in Hong Kong |
| title_sort | knowledge perceptions and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in hong kong |
| topic | Molar incisor hypomineralization Disturbances in dental development Oral health care Dental practitioners Children |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0678-0 |
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