Knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is an alarming problem with considerable challenges in management. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) between general dental practitioners (GDPs) and paediatric dentists (PDs) in Hong Kong.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of 557 randomly selected GDPs (approximately 25% of all registered dentists) and all registered PDs (n = 31) were invited. They were asked to complete a 4-section questionnaire adapted and modified from a study by Gambetta-Tessini and co-workers on sociodemographic profiles, knowledge, experience, and perceptions regarding MIH. Data were analyzed with chi-square, Fisher's exact, and multiple factor ANCOVA te

SUBMITTER: Gamboa GCS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6293514 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature