What the dentists and the general population know about Dentin Hypersensitivity

Abstract

Aim: Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a health condition with variable prevalence rates, affecting a large portion of the population, especially young adults. This study aimed to verify the level of knowledge on the subject both of dentistry professionals and students and the general population. Methodology: An exploratory-descriptive study with quantitative analysis was carried out using a digital form released via social media to be filled in by the Google Forms tool. Four dimensions were evaluated regarding general characteristics and the presence of DH, as well as specific characteristics related to the group (dentists/dental students or general population). Results: The form was answered by 212 participants. Of these, 69% of the lay population claimed to frequently consume acidic foods and drinks, 35% claimed to have sensitive teeth and 30% self-indicated products for the treatment of DH. In relation to the group linked to dentistry, 46% did not know the difference between agents with obliterating and neural action; and 51% did not know the Hydrodynamic Theory. Conclusion: the population linked to dentistry showed a lack of knowledge about DH. The lay population, on the other hand, showed a superficial knowledge of DH, but with information acquired from informal sources.

Experience, educational needs and perception of dentine hypersensitivity of dental hygienists

“…치아가 시린 환 자들은 치과에 내원하지만, 치과 임상가들은 상아질 지각과민증을 진 단하기가 어렵다고 한다. 약 50% 이상의 치과의사가 상아질 지각과민 증에 대해 확신이 없다고 하였다 5,6) . 구강과 치아의 질병을 진단하는 것은 치과의사의 역할이며, 환자의 구강과 치아 상태에 관해 설명하고 구강건강을 유지하는 방법을 교육하는 역할은 치과위생사가 담당하 고 있다.…”