Korean dentists’ perceptions and attitudes regarding radiation safety and protection

An, Seo-Young; Lee, Kyung-Min; Lee, Jae-Seo

doi:10.1259/dmfr.20170228

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“…e least users were general practitioners and practitioners in private practice. is was in agreement with previous studies in Korea, Belgium, and India [13][14][15][16]. In this study, most users of lead aprons and thyroid collar were dental undergraduate students, which was in agreement with a previous study done on North American dental schools [17].…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Radiographic Protection by Dental Undergraduate and Endodontic Postgraduate Students, General Practitioners, and Endodontists

Almohaimede

Bendahmash

Dhafr

et al. 2020

International Journal of Dentistry

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The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and perception of radiation hazard and preventive measures among dental undergraduate students, general practitioners, endodontic postgraduate students, and endodontists in Saudi Arabia. Multiple choice questions questionnaires were distributed among undergraduate and endodontic postgraduate dental students, general practitioners, and endodontists in the colleges of dentistry in Saudi Arabia, government hospitals, and private clinics. The questionnaire included sociodemographic data, assessment of the knowledge of radiation physics and biology, assessment of the practice of dental radiography, and assessment of knowledge of radiation protection. Chi-square test was used for individual and multiresponse analysis. Level of statistical significance was set at P≤0.05. Three hundred and twenty-nine responded to the questionnaire. More than half of the respondents agreed that dental X-ray is hazardous to health (60.79%), and 68.1% were familiar with ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle. However, only 34% are familiar with the recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection (NCRP) and International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). The use of lead apron and thyroid collar for patients’ protection from X-ray radiation was practiced among endodontic postgraduate students more frequently as well as those who are proactive in the academic field. Undergraduate students, endodontic postgraduate students, and endodontists in the academic field were the most aware towards radiation reduction measures. The use of the preventive measures needs to be emphasized more among general practitioners, endodontic postgraduate students, and endodontists especially in governmental hospitals and private sectors.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Radiographic Protection by Dental Undergraduate and Endodontic Postgraduate Students, General Practitioners, and Endodontists

Almohaimede

Bendahmash

Dhafr

et al. 2020

International Journal of Dentistry

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“…Furthermore, the literature suggests that digital radiography, including CBCT, is more preferable by dentists working for less than 10 years, which is also indicated by our research 20 . On the other hand, dental professionals working for slightly more than a decade seem to be used to conventional radiography.…”

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Dentists ' perceptions and Methods regarding the radiographic examinations and radiation protection: A 2022 research in Thessaloniki, Greece

Liappis,

Adamopoulou,

Angelopoulou

et al. 2023

Balkan J Dent Med

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Background/Aim: Dentistry has made major progress due to modern advancements in radiology. It would be interesting to examine the correlation of dental science with the labor market, as well as to assess dentists' adaption to nowadays' scientific and financial circumstances. This research aims to investigate the opinions of dentists in Thessaloniki, Greece, with regard to choosing the appropriate radiographic examinations in various clinical cases, and to canvass their knowledge of radiation protection. Material and Methods: Our sample was comprised of 7% of private dentists working in the urban complex within the borders of Thessaloniki, Greece. Self-referential multiple choice questionnaires were distributed via email. For the statistical analysis, GoogleForms was utilized, and objectivity was guaranteed by ensuring participants' anonymity. Results: The replies underwent statistical analysis with the use of Google Forms, and through this process charts have been produced. Orthopantomograph is the most usual radiographic examination for new patients and for the evaluation of complications. Dentists' age and gender seem to affect their radiographic choices in everyday clinical practice. Regarding intraoral radiography, the paralleling technique is more usually applied. Moreover, the findings suggest the need for dentists' constant education on radiation protection. Last but not least, most participants choose digital intraoral radiography. Conclusions: Dentists tend to seek assistance from radiological laboratories for special radiographies, such as cone-beam computed tomography, as well as in cases of diagnostic dilemma. They also recognize digitalization's contribution to keeping health records. Consequently, clinicians' additional education, financial motives for the upgrade of radiological equipment and records' digitalization are fundamental prerequisites for modern dentistry.

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“…Además, para el buen desempeño del estudiante en este nivel de radiología se requiere que tenga horas de desempeño clínico, ya que de esta manera su forma de evaluar los exámenes radiológicos se ve fortalecida. De acuerdo a An et al (2018) y Snel et al (2018), el desempeño en radiología oral se ve favorecido con la experiencia odontológica. Los alumnos que aprobaron 5° año ya se enfrentaron al desafío de prescribir radiografías, diagnosticar y tratar pacientes.…”

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Efectividad del B-learning como Metodología de Enseñanza-Aprendizaje de Radiología Oral en 6 ° año de la Carrera de Odontología de la Universidad de los Andes, Chile

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2022

Int. J. Odontostomat.

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Korean dentists’ perceptions and attitudes regarding radiation safety and protection

Cited by 15 publications

References 25 publications

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Radiographic Protection by Dental Undergraduate and Endodontic Postgraduate Students, General Practitioners, and Endodontists

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Radiographic Protection by Dental Undergraduate and Endodontic Postgraduate Students, General Practitioners, and Endodontists

Dentists ' perceptions and Methods regarding the radiographic examinations and radiation protection: A 2022 research in Thessaloniki, Greece

Efectividad del B-learning como Metodología de Enseñanza-Aprendizaje de Radiología Oral en 6 ° año de la Carrera de Odontología de la Universidad de los Andes, Chile

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