The scope and pattern of practice in the delivery of endodontic treatment in Malaysia: A survey study
- Author:
Lishen Wong
1
Author Information
1. ulty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Collective Name:Amy Kia Cheen Liew; Dalia Abdullah; Bun San Chong
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Endodontics;
endodontists;
general dental practitioners;
questionnaire.
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2019;14(1):1-10
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The study aimed to compare the scope and pattern of practice between general dental practitioners
(GDPs), restorative dentistry specialists and endodontists. Self-administered postal questionnaires were distributed
to 22 restorative dentistry specialists, 16 endodontists and a random sample of 566 GDPs. The pre-tested
questionnaire inquired about demographic data, endodontic practices and referrals. Fisher’s exact test with
Bonferroni adjustment was performed for pairwise comparisons. The overall response rate was 73.8%. The
restorative dentistry specialists and the endodontists performed a wider array of endodontic procedures than the
GDPs and were more consistent in the use of specific armamentarium (p<0.017). Endodontists were referred to
mostly for cases requiring advanced endodontic skills, while restorative dentistry specialists were mainly consulted
for second opinions, pain and restorative management. GDPs should be encouraged to further their education on
endodontic practice. Overlapping scope of practice and referrals among the specialists, merits scrutiny to optimize
resources and manpower
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