2019
DOI: 10.5222/mmj.2019.76736
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Assessment of the Knowledge and Awareness Levels of Dentists Regarding Prophylaxis for Infective Endocarditis

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“…These findings agree with previous observations of a positive correlation between dentists' knowledge level and level of education. 41 , 42 , 43 Unlike previous studies, 27 , 28 we found no significant difference between knowledge scores of participants working at dental faculties and other participants. However, significantly lower knowledge scores were observed in participants working in the private sector than for others.…”
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confidence: 80%
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“…These findings agree with previous observations of a positive correlation between dentists' knowledge level and level of education. 41 , 42 , 43 Unlike previous studies, 27 , 28 we found no significant difference between knowledge scores of participants working at dental faculties and other participants. However, significantly lower knowledge scores were observed in participants working in the private sector than for others.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 80%
“…Regarding indications for IEP, we observed better participants’ knowledge of dental procedures necessitating IEP, compared to cardiac indications for IEP ( Table 2 ). This discrepancy has been observed by other investigators 16 , 27 and both under- and overuse of IEP has been reported. 16 , 20 , 21 , 28 Interestingly, a recent study involving cardiologists found decreased accuracy in identifying invasive dental procedures necessitating IEP use compared to the identification of predisposing cardiac conditions.…”
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“…Training programs must include this knowledge [12]. The same suggestion was given by another researcher [13]; it is difficult for practitioners to recognize individuals who are at high risk for cardiac diseases and dental procedures that are known to induce bacteremia [14]. The participants in our study also had average knowledge of the high-risk population.…”
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confidence: 87%