The Assessment of Dentists’ Knowledge Regarding Indications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Qazvin, Iran

Abstract

Background: Cone beam computed tomography (CT) has recently become effective for oral and maxillofacial imaging. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of dentists regarding cone beam computed tomography. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross sectional study, a questionnaire regarding cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was distributed amongst 100 dentists (general and specialist) in Qazvin, Iran. Their level of knowledge was compared in each section on the basis of age, gender, years of employment and last educational status and analyzed by the SPSS software and Mann-Whitney test. Results: Data analysis showed that 4% of dentists had very low, 16% had low, 50% had medium, 19% had good and 11% had in very good level of knowledge. The average of dentists’ knowledge was 57 ± 18. According to the statistical results, there was a significant difference between level of knowledge and age, years of employment and educational degree (P 0.05). Conclusions: Overall, dentists had an average level of knowledge for CBCT. It is recommended for qualification programs to be held for dentists to strengthen their awareness toward cone beam computed tomography. Keywords:Knowledge; Dentist; Cone - Beam Computed Tomography