Knowledge, Practices, and Opinions of Ontario Dentists When Treating Patients Receiving Bisphosphonates

Abstract

Background: Bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) is a severe but

Knowledge of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the Jawsamong Mexican dentists

“…In Ontario (Canada), Alhussain et al found 60% of the dentists interviewed to have adequate knowledge of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis. On the other hand, 50% of the professionals did not feel comfortable treating patients using bisphosphonates, and 23% claimed to follow the published guidelines referred to surgical treatment (8). …”

Viewpoints of dentists on the use of bisphosphonates in rheumatology patients

“…Alhussain et al reported the opinions of dentists regarding the treatment of patients receiving BP; 60% of dentists had good knowledge of BRONJ, but most were not comfortable performing oral surgery in patients receiving BP, and 63% would refer patients if they were taking BPs. Only 23% of dentists followed the guidelines for surgical treatment of a patient taking BPs 24 . The discrepancy with guidelines reported in the previous study adds to the disagreement between dentists and practitioners.…”

Knowledge and clinical behavior on antiresorptive medications and osteonecrosis of the jaws: a cross-sectional study

“…Our study was conducted in the city of Juiz de Fora, State of Minas Gerais, from June 2017 to January 2018. A self-applicable questionnaire was formulated based on the AAOMS updated position paper [12] and on the adapted questionnaire used by Alhussain et al [15]. Prior to data collection, the questionnaire was applied to two oral-maxillofacial surgeons for calibration in order to provide clarity and reliability to the collected data.…”

“…Alhussain et al assessed the knowledge of dentists and found that 60% showed a good level of knowledge on BP as they considered ONJ as a side effect, although they opted for referring the BP-treated patients. The authors concluded that although dentists demonstrated a good knowledge, the majority did not feel comfortable treating patients with ONJ [15].…”

“…Despite the guidelines produced by the AAOMS categorizing the patients according to developmental risk factors, clinical stages and recommended treatment of ONJ [7,12], dentists usually refuse to treat patients who take or took AM [15]. Some studies assessed the knowledge of oral surgeons on BP and BRONJ.…”