Knowledge, attitude, and practice of general dental practitioners on aggressive periodontitis in Qazvin

The effects of aggressive periodontal disease in several clinical studies are shown. Knowledge, attitude and practice of dentists in this regard can lead to better diagnosis and timely treatment of patients. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of dentists on aggressive periodontal disease in Qazvin. This was a cross-sectional study carried out on 140 general dental practitioners in the province of Qazvin [Iran] in 2010. A questionnaire was the data gathering tool of the study and prepared according to the reliable sources. After completing the questionnaire, the data was analyzed by SPSS software using the Pearson correlation test, t-test, and ANOVA. The average knowledge score [p=0.004; F=5.89], attitude [p=0.018; F=4.18], and practice [p=0.468; F=0.765] of individuals decreased with increased experience. The highest mean attitude score [1.3 +/- 5.19] and function [1.16 +/- 3.44] were found in dentists under 30 years and the lowest average score [1.03 +/- 2.64] in individuals older than 41 years. The average score of knowledge, attitude, and performance was higher in women than men [1.76 +/- 5 versus 1.5 +/- 3.48; p=0.003; T=-3.04]., Based on results found in the present study, the inclusion of topics regarding the aggressive periodontal disease through retraining courses seems to be necessary in promoting the professional knowledge of dentists

Evaluating oral hygiene knowledge and attitude of pregnant women

The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women in œfcvin Province, central Iran, Relating to oral Hygiene. The study group comprised of 760 pregnant women living in Qvin, center of Iran in 2004. The questions were formulated to evaluate information without the need for dental examination. The age groups between 17-41 years old were randomly selected and a question was given to woman in three family planning center. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS 94.4% responded the questionnaire and participated in statistical procedure. 73.1% of the patients used to brush their teeth at least twice a day and also 70.3% used to brush their teeth after meal. Health authorities should strengthen the implementation of community- based oral disease prevention and health promotion programmes. More importance must be given to oral health care center in family planning centers