Comparison of Swedish and Norwegian Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: a Questionnaire Study

Hol, Caroline; Torgersen, Gerald; Møystad, Anne; Nilsson, Mats; Näsström, Karin; Hellén‐Halme, Kristina

doi:10.5037/jomr.2015.6402

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“…Furthermore, ın these countries, dentists were reported to have a tendency to wait for a radiology report before commencing treatment. 14 Ġn this study, 66.7% of dentists reported that the education they received during undergraduate education was inadequate. As a result of their study on Turkish dentists, Kamburoğlu et al concluded that theoretical courses on CBCT education for undergraduate students were not sufficient and should be supported by practical training.…”

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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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“…Indeed, it was asked only twice in trimester by 15.38% of practitioners while two respondents (7.69%) said having asked for it more than once a month. Half of practitioners never used this technique in Togo whereas in Turkey, only 33.7% of them never used it [11].…”

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“…These two channels are the appropriate ways to acquire basic know-how and to update one's skills. For instance the observations made in Turkey show that 55.9% of dentists had knowledge about CBCT [11]; that knowledge was acquired by 59.9% of respondents during basic training at the faculty, 31% in seminars and 20.9% on the internet [14]. It is the same in Switzerland where half of dentists who took part in the study had confessed having received a good training in the field of medical imaging and 44.2% have acquired their knowledge during their basic training [10].…”

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Knowledge and Practices of Dentists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and the Dentascanner in a Low Income Country: Case of Togo

Tchaou¹,

Bissa²,

Pegbessou³

et al. 2017

OJRad

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Background: In dental-maxillofacial imaging, 3D sectional imaging progressively replaces conventional 2D imaging in developed countries. They are based specially on Computed tomography (CT-Scan), with the Dentascan application and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). In developing countries those technics are newly introduced. Aim: This study aimed at studying the knowledge and practices of dentist and oral and maxillofacial surgeons on sectional imaging such as Dentascan and Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: We conducted an anonymous survey among dentists and oral maxillofacial surgeons in Togo over one month. Results: The response rate was 78.79% (27/33). They were mainly male sex (sex ratio of 2.25 men for one woman). They were aged between 27 and 71 years old with an average of 49.69 years old. The majority (61.54%) had a professional experience over 20 years. The majority of respondents (65.38%) believed their level of knowledge about dental x-Ray was poor. Half of them (50%) confirmed that they had never asked for a Dentascan, and 15.38% asked from time to time for it and only two (7.69%) asked often for this test. 96.15% confirm they have no knowledge of the Dentascan. Regarding the CBCT, 84.62% didn't ask for it because this technique did not exist in Togo before. 69.20% of respondents confessed to be interested in continuing training on sectional imaging. Conclusion: This study shows that sectional imaging is very little used by oral and dental practitioners in Togo because of the ignorance of the new techniques 2 and the absence of the CBCT. It is therefore necessary to promote the teaching of the new technique of sectional imaging in the training syllabus of oral and dental specialists and to initiate continuing medical training.

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“…The survey questionnaire content was new, but included some questions inspired by previously published surveys. 6,7 The content was developed after two iterations of a pilot survey, each conducted on ten dental practices selected randomly from the sample frame by DXPS.…”

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“…Unlike hospitals, dental practices have limited access to medical physics support and rarely employ radiographers to undertake the examinations. Two detailed survey reports exist from Norway and Sweden 6,7 and two very limited surveys from Turkey, 8,9 but the practice of dentistry varies internationally and the findings are not transferable to the UK. It is clear that the evidence for use of CBCT in primary dental care is extremely limited internationally and none is available for the UK.…”

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Current practice in the use of cone beam computed tomography: a survey of UK dental practices

et al. 2019

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Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is increasingly seen in UK dental practices, but there is no published information regarding how it is used. The aim of the study was to obtain such information using a survey. Materials and Methods:A survey on aspects of justification, optimisation and training was distributed to all dental practices having CBCT equipment and a contract with Dental X-ray Protection Services (DXPS). Results:Seventy-one completed surveys were received (49% response rate). A wide range of CBCT equipment was in use. The number of scans reported as being carried out was typically low. One third of respondents had acquired their CBCT machine within the last year. The clinical use was overwhelmingly in adult patients and related to implant dentistry. Small or medium field of view scans were most commonly used.Only 19.7% of respondents could provide detailed exposure factors. Patient protective shielding for patients was almost never used. The dentist always or mainly performed the CBCT reporting in 88.7% of practices. Conclusions:The survey provided no evidence of excessive use of CBCT in UK dental practices.The typical reported use was of small field of view scans for implant dentistry. Only 8.4% of practices performed examinations on children and young people. Some concerns were raised regarding respondents' knowledge about exposure factors and the clinical evaluation of images. IN BRIEF Presents an overview of the current use of CBCT in UK dental practices  Suggests that most CBCT examinations are small field of view scans for adult patients in the context of implant dentistry  Raises some questions about knowledge of exposure factors and the training for clinical evaluation of CBCT images

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Comparison of Swedish and Norwegian Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: a Questionnaire Study

Cited by 14 publications

References 19 publications

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

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

Knowledge and Practices of Dentists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and the Dentascanner in a Low Income Country: Case of Togo

Current practice in the use of cone beam computed tomography: a survey of UK dental practices

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