Inconsistent decision making in dental caries diagnosis and treatment: A case-based questionnaire survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Delayed implementation of new knowledge into clinical practice poses patient safety risks. This study investigates agreement on use of the dental caries interventions, sealing, and stepwise excavation.

Methods

A cross-sectional questionnaire survey, based on 11 constructed cases with descriptions of patient symptoms, radiographic, and clinical findings. Interrater agreement on dental caries- and pulp diagnoses and interventions were measured with Cohen's and Light's κ. The data collection period was September 28 to November 5, 2021. To explore variations in use and knowledge factors, we examined Danish dentists' attitudes toward continuing education.

Results

Based on 243 responses, moderate interrater agreement for dental caries and pulp dia

SUBMITTER: Henneberg S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11377301 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature