Knowledge and Associated Factors about Rare Diseases among Dentists in Israel: A Cross Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT: Aim: The current study aims to assess levels of knowledge among Israeli dentists about rare diseases with orofacial manifestations, and whether occupational, regional and social factors influence those levels. Materials and Methods: A total of 309 Israeli dentists participated in an online survey that provided basic demographic information pertaining to their knowledge about rare diseases, their clinical experience with rare diseases, what further information they considered necessary, and which sources of information they most frequently utilize. Results: Young age, country of dental education, practicing in both public and private settings, as well as the number of hours allocated to dental studies and the opportunity to acquire information on rare diseases with orofacial manifestations,

SUBMITTER: Mijiritsky E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8297074 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature