Australian Dentists' Knowledge of the Consequences of Interpretive Errors in Dental Radiographs and Potential Mitigation Measures.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Dental radiographs, typically taken and interpreted by dentists, are essential for diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Interpretive errors in dental radiographs, stemming from failures of visual and cognitive processes, can affect both patients and clinicians. This survey aimed to assess the dental practitioners' perceptions of the consequences of these errors and potential measures to minimize them.

Materials and methods

This online anonymized survey assessed Australian dental practitioners' perceptions of the consequences of these errors and potential mitigation measures using ranking, Likert scale, and open-ended questions. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis.

Results

Participants identified undertreatment (

SUBMITTER: Hegde S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11486910 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature