Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Dentists Towards Provision of Dental Care to Pregnant Women

Authors

  • Aroonika S. Bedre1 , Subash Sharma2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i6.9752

Keywords:

Oral health, pregnancy, dentists, knowledge, drugs, radiographs.

Abstract

Aim : The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of dentists towards

provision of dental care to pregnant women.

Material and Method: A multiple choice questionnaire was self-administered to dentists in Chennai. The

collected data was statistically analysed.

Results: Although majority of the dentists were well informed about the management of pregnant patients,

dilemmatic attitudes were seen regarding dental radiographs, local anaesthesia and prenatal fluoride

supplementation.

Conclusion: This demonstrates the need to broaden the knowledge of dental surgeons via CDE programs

and workshops.

Author Biography

  • Aroonika S. Bedre1 , Subash Sharma2

    1Graduate Student, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha

    University, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and

    Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University

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Published

2020-06-25

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 6 (2020): Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Dentists Towards Provision of Dental Care to Pregnant Women. (2020). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 11(6), 100-107. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i6.9752