Investigation of the understanding on tropical infectious diseases and oral health among dental professionals in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increasing exchange of domestic and international personnel, local infections of tropical infectious diseases are continuing in tropics and imported infections are emerging in non-tropics, some of which are accompanied by oral manifestations. Therefore, it is essential for dental professionals to identify the related oral manifestations, who are working for domestic medical service, international medical assistance, peace-keeping medical service or medical support of international joint military exercises. This study aims to investigate the attitude and knowledge of Chinese dental professionals on tropical infectious diseases and oral health, and to explore the difference between different genders, education backgrounds, professional identities, professional tit

SUBMITTER: Shuai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9164551 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature