International Journal of Dentistry Research 2017; 2(3): 68-72 ; DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2017.2303
Knowledge, attitude, practice of dental surgeons regarding dental radiographs in pregnant women in the city of Karachi
Dr. Aisha Wali1 , Dr. Talha M Siddiqui2 , Dr. Haisam Abdul Hameed3 , Dr. Haseeb Kath3
1. BDS, MPH Trainee, Senior Lecturer, Department of Operative Dentistry, Baqai Dental College, BMU
2. BDS, MCPS (Operative Dentistry) Associate Professor,Department of Operative Dentistry, Baqai Dental College, BMU
3. BDS, House Surgeon, Department of Operative Dentistry, Baqai Dental College, BMU
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Received: 27th July, 2017 / Accepted: 24th November, 2017 / Published : 31st December, 2017
Introduction: In this modern era there is an increased awareness of the oral health amongst pregnant women and knowledge of dental surgeons of taking radiographs during pregnancy is also an utmost important factor The key principles and safety of taking radiographs of the pregnant women should be known along with the most appropriate radiographic technique. Material and Method: A cross sectional study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge,attitude and practices of dental surgeons regarding radiographs in pregnant women. A cluster sampling technique was used and 264 dental surgeons from7 different dental institutions were selected. A self questionnaire was distributed to the dental surgeons that comprised of 23 closed-ended questions. The data was entered and analyzed for frequency and percentages by using SPSS version 23. Results: The results showed that 47.68% knows that we can take radiograph during pregnancy. While 83.33% shows their attitude that they allow to take radiograph. 37.68% dentists have performed radiographs in their daily practice, in which 52.7% give the opinion that 2nd trimester is the safest period. Conclusion: All the members of the dental professionals must be aware of patient perceptions, preferences and patients needs. Dental studies should include guidelines and techniques to train the upcoming dentists for excellence practice in radiography of pregnant women so that upcoming mishaps can be avoided.
knowledge, attitude and practices, radiograph, pregnant women.
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