Author:
Liappis Evangelos,Adamopoulou Marina,Angelopoulou Niki,Diakaki Natalia,Vafeidou Ioanna,Papadeli Chrysi
Abstract
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.
Publisher
Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES)
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