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A survey on dental undergraduates' knowledge of oral radiology
de-Azevedo-Vaz, Sergio Lins; Vasconcelos, Karla de Faria; Rovaris, Karla; Ferreira, Naiara de Paula; Haiter Neto, Francisco.
  • de-Azevedo-Vaz, Sergio Lins; Federal University of Espirito Santo. Dental School. Department of Clinical Dentistry. Vitória. BR
  • Vasconcelos, Karla de Faria; University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Division of Oral Radiology. Piracicaba. BR
  • Rovaris, Karla; University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Division of Oral Radiology. Piracicaba. BR
  • Ferreira, Naiara de Paula; University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Department of Community Dentistry. Piracicaba. BR
  • Haiter Neto, Francisco; University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Division of Oral Radiology. Piracicaba. BR
Braz. j. oral sci ; 12(2): 109-113, Apr.-June 2013. tab
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS, BBO | 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 undergraduates’knowledge 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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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: LILACS (Américas) Assunto principal: Proteção Radiológica / Radiologia / Radiografia Dentária / Inquéritos e Questionários / Educação em Odontologia Idioma: Inglês Revista: Braz. j. oral sci Assunto da revista: Odontologia Ano de publicação: 2013 Tipo de documento: Artigo País de afiliação: Brasil Instituição/País de afiliação: Federal University of Espirito Santo/BR / University of Campinas/BR

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: LILACS (Américas) Assunto principal: Proteção Radiológica / Radiologia / Radiografia Dentária / Inquéritos e Questionários / Educação em Odontologia Idioma: Inglês Revista: Braz. j. oral sci Assunto da revista: Odontologia Ano de publicação: 2013 Tipo de documento: Artigo País de afiliação: Brasil Instituição/País de afiliação: Federal University of Espirito Santo/BR / University of Campinas/BR