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Perceptions on using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) among Malaysian private dentists: a qualitative study / Percepções sobre o uso do Sistema Internacional de Detecção e Avaliação de Cárie (ICDAS) entre dentistas privados da Malásia: um estudo qualitativo
Tan, Wen Wu; Lin, Galvin Sim Siang; Hashim, Hasnah.
  • Tan, Wen Wu; Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST). Faculty of Dentistry,. Department of Dental Public Health. Bedong, Kedah. MY
  • Lin, Galvin Sim Siang; Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST). Faculty of Dentistry. Department of Dental Materials. Bedong, Kedah. MY
  • Hashim, Hasnah; Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST). Faculty of Dentistry. Department of Dental Public Health. Bedong, Kedah. MY
Braz. dent. sci ; 26(2): 1-9, 2023. tab
Article in English | BBO, LILACS | ID: biblio-1427815
RESUMO

Objetivo:

explorar as percepções de dentistas particulares da Malásia sobre o uso do Sistema Internacional de Detecção e Avaliação de Cárie (ICDAS) em sua prática odontológica. Material e

Métodos:

este estudo qualitativo envolveu entrevistas individuais com doze clínicos gerais que trabalham no setor privado, que foram expostos ao treinamento ICDAS durante seu estudo de graduação. Uma amostra intencional foi realizada com dentistas particulares na Malásia de vários estados com intuito de refletir a diversidade. As entrevistas foram gravadas e transcritas. A análise dos dados foi realizada pela análise temática.

Resultados:

cinco barreiras principais foram identificadas durante o processo de codificação, ou seja, fatores como o tempo, falta de treinamento, o não planejamento do tratamento, dificuldades de registro e baixa conscientização do paciente sobre prevenção. Foram identificados como fatores facilitadores um melhor treinamento e uma forte exigência das autoridades para usar este sistema.

Conclusão:

dentistas particulares na Malásia encontraram uma infinidade de desafios na adoção do índice ICDAS. Portanto, é necessário fornecer treinamento e assistência adequados para entender os benefícios da utilização do sistema ICDAS e da informatização da entrada de dados (AU)
ABSTRACT

Objective:

to explore the perceptions of Malaysian private dentists on the use of the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) in their dental practice. Material and

Methods:

this qualitative study involved individual interviews with twelve general dental practitioners working in the private sector, who has been exposed to ICDAS training during their undergraduate study. Purposive sampling was carried out among private dentists in Malaysia from various states to reflect diversity. The interviews were recorded and transcribed. Data analysis was conducted by thematic analysis.

Results:

five main barriers were identified through the coding process, namely time factors, lack of training, having no effect on treatment planning, charting difficulties, and low patient awareness on prevention. Better training and a strong requirement by the authorities to use this system were identified as the enabling factors.

Conclusion:

private dentists in Malaysia encountered a myriad of challenges in adopting the ICDAS index. Hence, it is necessary to provide adequate training and assistance in understanding the benefits of utilizing the ICDAS system, and computerization of data input (AU)
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Dental Caries / Qualitative Research / Dentists / Education, Dental Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. sci Journal subject: Dentistry / Sa£de Bucal Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Malaysia Institution/Affiliation country: Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST)/MY

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Dental Caries / Qualitative Research / Dentists / Education, Dental Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. sci Journal subject: Dentistry / Sa£de Bucal Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Malaysia Institution/Affiliation country: Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST)/MY