Applying the NHS restorative dentistry index of treatment need to clinical decision-making in Saudi Arabia

IF 1.7 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Saudi Dental Journal Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI:10.1016/j.sdentj.2024.11.014

Raghad A. Al-Dabbagh , Abdulelah J. Alrasheedy , Mohammed K. Jawi , Afaf A. Almabadi , Osama M. Felemban

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Abstract

Objective

Making appropriate referrals for patients with complex restorative needs can be challenging. The NHS Restorative Dentistry Index of Treatment Need (IOTN) is an important guideline and tool that helps to ensure that patients receive the appropriate level of restorative dental care for their needs. The objective of this study was to test, via structured training, the usability and utility of the IOTN as a screening tool for referral and management of patients attending [King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry (KAUFD)], Saudi Arabia.

Methods

In this prospective, interventional study, one hundred and fourteen participants (38 sixth-year dental students, 44 interns, and 32 general dentists) were equally and randomly assigned to either receive training on the IOTN or no training. Then, participants were provided with clinical and radiographic records for six cases and asked to make management and referral decisions recorded on a questionnaire.

Results

The group receiving training on the IOTN more accurately classified cases into different levels of complexity and specialty and more frequently made correct management and referral decisions for complexity levels 2 and 3 cases than the untrained group. There was no difference between the trained and untrained groups for complexity level 1 cases.

Conclusion

Training general dentists to use the NHS IOTN improved referral and management decision skills.

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Saudi Dental Journal DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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3.60

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22 weeks

期刊介绍： Saudi Dental Journal is an English language, peer-reviewed scholarly publication in the area of dentistry. Saudi Dental Journal publishes original research and reviews on, but not limited to: • dental disease • clinical trials • dental equipment • new and experimental techniques • epidemiology and oral health • restorative dentistry • periodontology • endodontology • prosthodontics • paediatric dentistry • orthodontics and dental education Saudi Dental Journal is the official publication of the Saudi Dental Society and is published by King Saud University in collaboration with Elsevier and is edited by an international group of eminent researchers.