Knowledge and Awareness of Students Towards Early Orthodontic Treatment.

IF 1.7 4区 教育学 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Jingjing Liu, Hu Qiao
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Abstract

Objective: Early orthodontic treatment aims to correct dental and skeletal anomalies at an early stage, thereby preventing the possible aggravation of orthodontic issues in the future. This study investigated the knowledge and awareness of early orthodontic treatment among dental students to identify potential areas of improvement in further education.

Methods: A structured questionnaire was developed that comprised 16 questions, categorised into three sections: (1) Basic information, (2) causes and effects of malocclusion and (3) knowledge of early orthodontic treatment. A total of 283 surveys were distributed electronically, and responses were collected anonymously. Total scores were calculated and compared across different groups.

Results: A total of 249 questionnaires were returned, with an average knowledge score of 9.02. Participants ≤ 25 years scored 7.75, significantly lower than those > 25 years who scored 9.90 (p < 0.01). Orthodontic students scored higher than non-orthodontic students (9.54 versus 8.63; p < 0.01). Participants with training scored higher than those without (9.90 versus 8.08; p < 0.01).

Conclusion: There was a strong understanding of the aetiology and impact of malocclusion among the majority of the respondents. However, more than 40% failed to understand that the optimal time for early treatment depends on the type of malocclusion. Their knowledge about the timing and indication of early orthodontic treatment was deemed insufficient. Improving orthodontic education programmes and offering additional training opportunities can essentially address these gaps and enhance the understanding of early orthodontic care among students, as evident from the significantly higher scores among students who received prior training (9.90 versus 8.08; p < 0.01).

学生早期正畸治疗的知识和意识。
目的:早期正畸治疗的目的是在早期纠正牙齿和骨骼的异常,从而防止将来可能加剧的正畸问题。本研究调查了牙科学生对早期正畸治疗的知识和意识,以确定进一步教育的潜在改进领域。方法:采用结构化问卷,共16个问题,分为三个部分:(1)基本情况;(2)错牙合的原因及影响;(3)早期正畸治疗知识。共有283份调查以电子方式分发,并以匿名方式收集回复。计算并比较不同组的总得分。结果:共回收问卷249份,平均知识得分为9.02分。年龄≤25岁者得分7.75分,显著低于年龄≤25岁者得分9.90分(p)。结论:大多数被调查者对错牙合的病因及影响有较强的认识。然而,超过40%的人不了解早期治疗的最佳时间取决于错牙合的类型。他们对早期正畸治疗的时机和适应症的了解被认为不足。改善正畸教育计划和提供额外的培训机会可以从根本上解决这些差距,并增强学生对早期正畸护理的理解,这一点从接受过先前培训的学生的得分明显较高(9.90比8.08;p
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4.10
自引率
16.70%
发文量
127
审稿时长
6-12 weeks
期刊介绍: The aim of the European Journal of Dental Education is to publish original topical and review articles of the highest quality in the field of Dental Education. The Journal seeks to disseminate widely the latest information on curriculum development teaching methodologies assessment techniques and quality assurance in the fields of dental undergraduate and postgraduate education and dental auxiliary personnel training. The scope includes the dental educational aspects of the basic medical sciences the behavioural sciences the interface with medical education information technology and distance learning and educational audit. Papers embodying the results of high-quality educational research of relevance to dentistry are particularly encouraged as are evidence-based reports of novel and established educational programmes and their outcomes.
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