A survey on dental undergraduates' knowledge of oral radiology
Braz. j. oral sci
;
12(2): 109-113, Apr.-June 2013. tab
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-694428
ABSTRACT
Dentists incorrect behavior with regards to Oral Radiology, as reported in the literature, has beenrelated to inadequate training of undergraduates. Aim:
This study assessed dental undergraduatesknowledge of Oral Radiology.Methods:
A questionnaire containing 30 questions pertaining tothree domains - General Principles, Radiobiology/Radioprotection and Technique/Interpretation- was used as data collection instrument. A total of 195 students answered the questionnaires.Results:
No statistically significant differences were found between second-, third- and fourthyearstudents (p>0.05) when the whole questionnaire and the General Principles domain (p>0.05)were considered. The Technique/Interpretation domain presented a borderline statistical significancelevel (p=0.051), with more correct answers attributed to second-year students. A statisticallysignificant difference (p<0.05) was seen for the Radiobiology/Radioprotection domain, in whichthe fourth-year students performed better.Conclusions:
Dental undergraduates knowledge ofOral Radiology did not increase or decrease significantly comparing the undergraduate years.However, with the exception of the Technique/Interpretation domain, students of more advancedundergraduate years answered more correctly the questions. Nevertheless, the Technique/Interpretation domain should be reinforced throughout the undergraduate course.
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Main subject:
Radiation Protection
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Radiology
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Radiography, Dental
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Education, Dental
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. oral sci
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Federal University of Espirito Santo/BR
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University of Campinas/BR
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