Knowledge and Attitude of Dentists towards the Use and Safety of Amalgam, Observance of Mercury Hygiene and Amalgam Waste Management

Imran, Komal; Gondal, Sahibzadi Moaizza Fatima; Zahra, Syeda Fatima Tu; Yousaf, Ajmal; Ullah, Mohib; Rasheed, Dil

doi:10.37185/lns.1.1.220

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“…Most clinicians in our study were not using rubber dams or the correct dispensing method for amalgam. This was in accordance with Imran et al research, who reported that 95% of the participants were not using rubber dam and 65.4% were not following recommendations for the amalgam disposal 17 .…”

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Practices and Attitude of Dental Clinicians towards Dental Amalgam in Lahore

Qaiser¹,

Bashir²,

Jatala³

et al. 2022

PJMHS

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Background: Amalgam was the material of choice for dental restorations due to its excellent mechanical properties, but the World Health Organization recommended that it should be phased out due to its environmental concerns. Aim: To determine the dental clinicians’ attitude to amalgam use during routine clinical practice in Lahore. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted among private practicing dentists in Lahore.Using convenience sampling, 100 proformas were dispersed. The questionnaire included informed consent along with demographic data such as gender and years of practice, 17 questions related to perceptionand practices, and seven questions about knowledge of dental amalgam restorations.Chi-square test was used to determine statistical significance. P value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Seventy four questionnaires were returned filled by participants.Majority of the participants, 51 (68.9%), performed no amalgam restorations, but those with 10 years or more experience still used the material at their practices. Dentists based on clinical experience were: less than 5 years=14(18.9%), 5-10 years =31(41.9%), and more than 10 years = 29(39.2%). Significant association, p=0.02, was observed between clinical experience of clinicians and the number of amalgam restorations performed weekly in their clinics. Practical implication=Health organizations often debate about amalgam safety and the environmental issues of mercury. After the devastating floods in Sindh, environmental issues are recently raised in Pakistan. Conclusion: According to this research, dental amalgam use within private dental practitioners is definitely on a decline in Lahore. Some senior dental practitioners with 10 years or more of experienceregularly used amalgam as a restorative material. MeSH words: Dental amalgam, General Practice, Dental,

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Practices and Attitude of Dental Clinicians towards Dental Amalgam in Lahore

Qaiser¹,

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Jatala³

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“…The questionnaire was created using literature searches of previously validated questionnaires, which were then backward and forward translated into the Arabic language by the authors and adjusted to fit the study’s setting. [ 17 18 19 ] A preliminary survey of 30 participants was then undertaken to improve the questionnaire’s understanding and validity. The questions were designed to assess knowledge and awareness about biological warfare among students in health-related colleges.…”

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Knowledge and attitude toward biological warfare among health-related students: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey

Abdelwahab

Ali

AlMarei

et al. 2023

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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A BSTRACT Purpose: Many types of research have been published on the history of biological warfare, the agents used, and the medical implications. However, no studies measure how people are aware of the magnitude of these health problems and international threats. The present study aimed to produce and make background about biological warfare information for health college students to be used as a basis for future studies or research and prepare the hospitals’ bases for similar disasters. Methods: This observational, cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted among undergraduate students (N = 626) enrolled in health-related colleges at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. A preliminary survey of 30 participants was then undertaken to improve the questionnaire’s understanding and validity. The questionnaire encompassed three primary sections, including (1) sociodemographic characteristics, (2) knowledge, and (3) awareness. Sociodemographic characteristics consisted of age, gender, college type, academic level, and specialty. All data were gathered using an online self-reported questionnaire using Google Forms and participants were recruited using a random sampling strategy. Results: The total participants were 626 students; 514 were females, whereas 112 were males. Knowledge and attitude indices were 3.8650 ± 0.48 and 4.06 ± 0.51 (maximum is 5). The indices showed variable statistical differences among sociodemographic factors. With adjusted and crude odds ratios of 0.53 and 0.54, attitude score is the sole significant ( P = 0.05) predictor of knowledge as analyzed using logistic regression. Conclusion: The results of the present study are the first of their kind in the region and can be used to shape public awareness among specialists and decision-makers, especially in light of the recent pandemic.

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Knowledge and Attitude of Dentists towards the Use and Safety of Amalgam, Observance of Mercury Hygiene and Amalgam Waste Management

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Practices and Attitude of Dental Clinicians towards Dental Amalgam in Lahore

Practices and Attitude of Dental Clinicians towards Dental Amalgam in Lahore

Knowledge and attitude toward biological warfare among health-related students: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey

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