Nassar Hani M
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, P. O. Box 80209, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
Dent J (Basel). 2020 Apr 1;8(2):31. doi: 10.3390/dj8020031.
The aim of this study was to assess awareness and knowledge of undergraduate dental students of common caries-related preventive considerations and to highlight these factors in a concise manner to act as a guide for dental practitioners. A sample of 118 undergraduate students at a local government dental school was included. An interactive survey that contains questions related to common preventive strategies against dental caries was presented to the students. The survey contained 22 questions concerning dietary and therapeutic strategies. Students casted their votes using their mobile cellphones. The correct answer for each question was shown to the students, and further discussion was held. Data was collected, and the statistical analysis was conducted using one-sample - and chi-squared tests at 0.05 significance level. The students answered the questions related to oral hygiene practices, xylitol, and the common knowledge regarding fluoride. The questions related to the use of chlorhexidine, dietary factors, and fluoride formulations were answered mostly incorrectly. The students seemed to grasp details of important concepts of flossing, brushing, reducing frequency of sugar exposure, and the use of fluoride products. Still, more emphasis should be given to increase students' awareness of dietary guidelines for caries prevention, since adequate knowledge of these modalities is paramount for graduating dentists.
本研究的目的是评估牙科本科学生对常见龋齿相关预防注意事项的认识和了解，并以简洁的方式突出这些因素，为牙科从业者提供指导。纳入了当地政府牙科学校的118名本科学生样本。向学生们发放了一份包含与常见龋齿预防策略相关问题的互动调查问卷。该调查包含22个关于饮食和治疗策略的问题。学生们使用手机进行投票。每个问题的正确答案都展示给学生，并进行了进一步讨论。收集了数据，并在0.05的显著性水平下使用单样本检验和卡方检验进行统计分析。学生们回答了与口腔卫生习惯、木糖醇以及氟化物常识相关的问题。与洗必泰的使用、饮食因素和氟化物制剂相关的问题大多回答错误。学生们似乎掌握了使用牙线、刷牙、减少糖接触频率以及使用氟化物产品等重要概念的细节。然而，仍应更加重视提高学生对预防龋齿饮食指南的认识，因为对这些方法有足够的了解对即将毕业的牙医至关重要。
