Perception and confidence levels among dental students and interns in performing various endodontic procedures.

Abstract

Resumen: Objetivo: El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo recopilar información de estudiantes de último año y nuevos pasantes inscritos en la Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Ciencia y Tecnología (UST), con respecto a sus niveles de confianza en la realización de tratamientos de endodoncia. Materiales y métodos: se distribuyeron encuestas anónimas a 40 estudiantes de último año y 37 nuevos pasantes en UST, en Sana'a, Yemen. Se les pidió que indicaran su nivel de confianza en sí mismos utilizando un sistema de puntuación Likert que oscilaba entre 1 y 5. Se utilizaron la prueba U de Mann-Whitney y la prueba de ji al cuadrado para determinar la significación estadística entre los grupos estudiados. Resultados: el 37.5% de los estudiantes y el 35.1% de los pasantes calificaron la práctica de endodoncia como difícil. Solo el 55% de los estudiantes encontró que el número de casos tratados fue satisfactorio, similar al reportado por los pasantes (56.8%). No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre ambos grupos con respecto a los niveles de autoconfianza para la mayoría de los procedimientos de endodoncia (p<0.05). La colocación de una presa de goma, seguida de la gestión de brotes entre citas, fueron procedimientos en los que ambos grupos informaron la menor confianza. Por otro lado, ambos grupos sintieron la menor confianza en el tratamiento del maxilar seguido de los molares mandibulares. Se informaron Abstract: Aim: The present study aimed to collect information from senior students and new interns enrolled at the College of Dentistry, University of Science and Technology (UST), regarding their confidence levels in performing endodontic treatments. Materials and Methods: Anonymous surveys were distributed to 40 senior students and 37 new interns at UST, in Sana'a, Yemen. They were asked to indicate their self-confidence level using a Likert scoring system ranging from 1 and 5. Mann-Whitney U test and chi-squared test were used to determine statistical significance between the studied groups. Results: 37.5% of students and 35.1% of interns rated endodontic practice as difficult. Only 55% of students found that the number of treated cases were satisfactory, similar to that reported by interns (56.8%). There were no statistically significant differences between both groups regarding self-confidence levels for most endodontic procedures (p<0.05). Placing of a rubber dam, followed by managing inter-appointment flare-ups were procedures in which both groups reported the lowest confidence. On the other hand, both groups felt the lowest confidence in the treatment of maxillary followed by mandibular molars. Statistically significant differences were reported between the two groups for performing root canal treatments (RCT) (p< 0.05). Self-confidence levels on the management of most different indications showed no statistically significant differences between both groups (p>0.05) with exception to the management of irreversible pulpitis, necrotic pulp, asymptomatic apical periodontitis, chronic abscess, ...

Self-confidence Level among Intern Dentists in Performing Endodontic Treatment Procedures in Nepal

“…proficient in theoretical knowledge, clinical competencies as well as have interpersonal skills. 8 Being said this, the curriculum of KU is systematic, community-oriented, integrated, student -centered and electives embodied. 9…”

“…Self-assessment of the intern dentist would be an important means to make a realistic evaluation of the dental curriculum and assessment of the effectiveness of specific courses. 8 Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the confidence level among dentists who have recently finished their internship in performing various non surgical endodontic procedures.…”

“…Dental students after completing four and half years followed by one year of compulsory rotational internship Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program is expected to be proficient in theoretical knowledge, clinical competencies as well as have interpersonal skills. 1 One year of compulsory rotational internship is very crucial and provides an opportunity to have on-the-job training experience on various aspects of diagnosis, formulating a reasonable treatment plan and carrying out a safe and quality treatment. 2 During this period students get an opportunity to gain skills in a semiindependent manner compared to clinical years where they are supervised by the department faculty.…”

Endodontic Clinical Diagnostic Skills amongst Undergraduate Dental Students: Cross-Sectional Study

“…The undergraduate course at Cardiff University’s dental school is a five-year program. To complete the dental curriculum, students must be competent in academic concepts, clinical knowledge, and interpersonal skills [ 8 ]. Endodontic treatment may be a stressful procedure for undergraduate students [ 9 ].…”

Assessment of Confidence Level Among Interns of A Dental College in Performing Various Dental Procedures

“…7 The dental curriculum requires students to be proficient in theoretical knowledge, clinical competencies as well as have interpersonal skills. 8 The newly passed undergraduates in the form of intern may feel employed as an apprentice with the other competent and experienced dentists for gaining confidence and additional skills which could otherwise be taught in the learning years at dental school. 9 Self-assessment of dental interns would be helpful to draw realistic evaluation of dental curriculum.…”