Perceptions and attitudes toward performing risk assessment for periodontal disease: a focus group exploration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, many risk assessment tools are available for clinicians to assess a patient's periodontal disease risk. Numerous studies demonstrate the potential of these tools to promote preventive management and reduce morbidity due to periodontal disease. Despite these promising results, solo and small group dental practices, where most people receive care, have not adopted risk assessment tools widely, primarily due to lack of studies in these settings. The objective of this study was to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of dental providers in these settings toward risk-based care through focus groups.

Methods

We conducted six focus group sessions with 52 dentists and dental hygienists practicing in solo and small group practices in Pittsburgh, PA and

SUBMITTER: Thyvalikakath T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5963023 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature