Knowledge assessment on cleft lip and palate among recently graduated dentists: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The complex presentation, associated co-morbidities and multi-disciplinary requirements dictate the requirement for in-depth knowledge in order to effectively manage patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). We aimed to develop a validated questionnaire for cleft lip and palate knowledge assessment and to evaluate the knowledge of cleft lip and palate among a group of recently-graduated dentists.

Materials and methods

A multiple-site, cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted. The study population included recently graduated dentists involved in a dental internship program. A bespoke questionnaire was developed and validated, with internal consistency assessed using Cronbach's alpha and factor analysis performed. A 47-item prototype was distilled int

SUBMITTER: Agha B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10521468 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature