Comparison of knowledge and perspectives toward cone-beam computed tomography among dentists in three Middle East regions: A cross-sectional study

Zain-Alabdeen, Ebtihal H; Khateeb, Sara M. El

doi:10.4103/sjos.sjoralsci_47_17

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“…Parallel with our study, some studies in literature reported that dental surgeons most commonly use CBCT during the implant planning phase. [13][14][15][16][17][18][19] In 2000, the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AOMR) emphasized the importance of cross-sectional imaging in implant treatment planning, and it was reported that conventional tomography technique could be used to provide 3-D imaging. 18 However, in the year 2012, AOMR issued a recommendation for the use of CBCT, which provides cross-sectional imaging and has advantages over CCT.…”

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Awareness and Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (Cbct) of Turkish Dentist

Temur¹,

Hatipoğlu²

2019

Atatürk Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Dergisi

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Aim: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate competence and awareness of dentists in Turkey with regard to use and application of cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT). Material and Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 12 questions was sent to approximately 2.000 dentists via electronic media. Feedback was received from 105 dentists. Completed questionnaires were examined and statistically analyzed using the results and chisquare test. Data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 23.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: Of the dentists participating in the study, 91.4% reported they had CBCT awareness. In the study, 55.2% of dentists reported that they could interpret CBCT images. Of those who had knowledge about CBCT, 66.7% think that the training they get during undergraduate education is not enough. According to the study, CBCT was found to be used most commonly during implant planning (78.1%). This was followed by cyst-tumor (9.5%), orthodontic causes (1%) and trauma (1%). Conclusion: Today, Turkish dentists have a high awareness of CBCT. However, the interpret ability on CBCT images is not at the desired level. To meet the need for CBCT training of dentists in Turkey, hands-on training could be given at the universities along with theoretical lectures and practical courses rather than theoretical knowledge given by oral and maxillofacial radiology specialists after undergraduate education could be enhanced.

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Awareness and Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (Cbct) of Turkish Dentist

Temur¹,

Hatipoğlu²

2019

Atatürk Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Dergisi

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“…A total of 31 papers examined aspects of respondents’ knowledge or awareness of CBCT. Of these studies, four appear to have been well‐conducted, 10,12,19 15 were moderately robust in their findings, 1,13‐15,18,21,23,24,26,27,29,39,41,45,46 and 12 had questionable evidence due to the low strength of their methodology 16,17,20,22,28,31‐33,36‐38,40,42,43,47 …”

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Cone beam computed tomography in dentistry: practitioner awareness and attitudes. A scoping review

Stokes

Thieme

Jennings

et al. 2021

Australian Dental Journal

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Familiarity with cone beam computed tomography is a requisite for all dental practitioners involved in its use or referral. This scoping review examines the knowledge, attitudes, competence and confidence of dental practitioners and students towards cone beam computed tomography in the dental setting. A search of Medline, Scopus, Web of Science and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature was conducted to identify and chart existing evidence. Relevant studies written in English and published after 1998 and up to July 2020 were included. Of 679 papers, 39 studies were included for analysis. Key findings include deficient knowledge despite a widespread recognition of its importance and willingness to increase proficiency in its use, as well as a largely positive and optimistic view of the technology. Future studies on practitioners’ knowledge and attitudes towards cone beam computed tomography are suggested to consider the contexts of an Australian setting.

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“…It has been demonstrated that being actively involved in CBCT training results in an increased performance in CBCT image interpretation [ 26 ]. Further, dental practitioners with more CBCT knowledge refer more frequently for CBCT, when the indication is justified [ 27 ]. The importance of the justification for CBCT paediatric examinations should be emphasized.…”

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Does clinical experience with dental traumatology impact 2D and 3D radiodiagnostic performance in paediatric dentists? An exploratory study

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Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of experience with traumatic dental injuries (TDI) on paediatric dentists’ performance and self-assessed confidence when radiodiagnosing traumatic dental injuries (TDI) and to explore whether this is influenced by the imaging technique used (2D versus 3D). Materials and methods Both 2D and 3D radiological images of young anterior permanent teeth having experienced dental trauma were assessed randomly by a panel of paediatric dentists using structured scoring sheets. The impact of level of experience with dental traumatology on radiological detection, identification and interpretation of lesions and on observer’s self-assessed confidence was evaluated. Findings were compared to benchmark data deriving from expert consensus of an experienced paediatric endodontologist and dentomaxillofacial radiologist. Results were analysed using generalized linear mixed modelling. Results Overall, observers performed moderately to poor, irrespective of their level of TDI experience and imaging modality used. No proof could be yielded that paediatric dentists with high TDI experience performed better than those with low experience, for any of the outcomes and irrespective of the imaging modality used. When comparing the use of 3D images with 2D images, significantly higher sensitivities for the detection and correct identification of anomalies were observed in the low experienced group (P < 0.05). This was not the case regarding interpretation of the findings. Self-assessed confidence was significantly higher in more experienced dentists, both when using 2D and 3D images (P < 0.05). Conclusion There was no proof that paediatric dentist’s higher experience with TDI is associated with better radiodiagnostic performance. Neither could it be proven that the use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) contributes to an improved interpretation of findings, for any experience level. More experienced dentists feel more confident, irrespective of the imaging modality used, but this does not correlate with improved performance. The overall poor performance in image interpretation highlights the importance of teaching and training in both dental radiology and dental traumatology.

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Comparison of knowledge and perspectives toward cone-beam computed tomography among dentists in three Middle East regions: A cross-sectional study

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Awareness and Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (Cbct) of Turkish Dentist

Awareness and Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (Cbct) of Turkish Dentist

Cone beam computed tomography in dentistry: practitioner awareness and attitudes. A scoping review

Does clinical experience with dental traumatology impact 2D and 3D radiodiagnostic performance in paediatric dentists? An exploratory study

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