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Knowledge and Perception of Orthodontic Treatment among General and Non-Orthodontic Dental Specialists: A Comparative Study

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HEALTHCARE
卷 11, 期 3, 页码 -

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MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11030340

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orthodontic knowledge; orthodontic attitude; orthodontic awareness; orthodontic perception; orthodontic treatment

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The objective of this study was to explore the association of gender and practitioner classification with orthodontic knowledge and attitudes. Two groups of dentists in Saudi Arabia were surveyed in a descriptive cross-sectional research. The results showed significant differences in knowledge and attitudes between general practitioners and non-orthodontic specialists. However, there was no significant difference based on gender. This study highlights the importance of seeking orthodontic experts for orthodontic treatment.
The objective of this study is to discover any possible association of gender or practitioner classification with orthodontic knowledge and attitudes towards orthodontic treatment. Descriptive cross-sectional research was conducted on two groups of dentists in the Ha'il region of Saudi Arabia. Group I included general practitioners, while Group II had non-orthodontic specialists. The findings suggest a statistically significant (p < 0.05) difference between the knowledge and attitudes of general practitioners and non-orthodontic specialists. Independent two tailed t-scores for difference in Knowledge (t-score = 3.19919, p = 0.003) and Attitude (t-score = 2.16314, p = 0.048319), highlight significant disparities in the knowledge and attitudes of general practitioners and non-orthodontic specialists. However, no statistically significant difference was observed in terms of knowledge and attitudes based on gender differences. This study captures and highlights subtle information that is very significant in dealing with critically important orthodontics issues. The study suggests that it is possible that a non-orthodontic specialist may suggest an altogether different line of treatment with different consequences when compared to a general practitioner and vice versa. This may result in unwanted, permanent orthodontic effects, highlighting the significance of the early stage of orthodontic treatment awareness. This research reveals disparities between the perceptions of general practitioners and non-orthodontic specialists about the stage and relevance of orthodontic treatment. It is strongly advised to see an orthodontic expert rather than a general practitioner or non-orthodontic specialist for orthodontic issues.

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