A Survey of Endodontic Practice among the Dental Practitioners in Kashmir

ABSTRACT

To investigate and access the pattern of routine endodontic practice among the Dental practitioners in the Kashmir province. Methods: A survey was conducted in the form of a questionnaire and circulated among 334 dental practitioners through email. The response was collected, accumulated and analysed statistically. Results: A total of 178 (53%) dentists responded to the questionnaire that was emailed to them. 63% practitioners were males and only 37% were females. Only 10% of dental practitioners used isolation method as rubber dam. 56% of the dental practitioners were skilled in rotary endodontics. 70% of the practitioners used conventional ZOE sealer for obturation. Conclusion: Current qualitative endodontic guidelines in the established countries differ a lot as compared to the dental practise in this region. There is a shortage of endodontic equipments and materials in Government hospitals or public dental offices. Private dental offices are at much better positions. More of the innovations, latest concepts and techniques need to be incorporated into the dental practice of the dentists in Kashmir.