Dentine Hypersensitivity Management KAP Study

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice for Management of Dentine Hypersensitivity Among Egyptian and Nigerian Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study

Status

Enrolling by invitation

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06582238

Enrollment

500

Registered

2024-09-03

Start date

2024-10-21

Completion date

2025-04-11

Last updated

2024-09-03

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Conditions

Dentin Sensitivity

Brief summary

The study aims to assess and compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Egyptian and Nigerian dentists on etiology, diagnosis, and management of DH. Also to identify if level of education, culture and environment have influence in the diagnosis and management of DH.

Detailed description

Diagnosis of dentin hypersensitivity is a challenge faced by dentists with different educational levels and the condition might be overlooked and not properly managed leading to persistent pain and poor quality of life for patients. Till the now, literature lacks rigorous guidelines for systematic diagnosis, prevention, categorization of severity and management of dentin hypersensitivity. This study intends to spot the light on the current approaches adopted by dentists in Egypt and Nigeria towards diagnosis and management of Dentine Hypersensitivity. It also intends to compare the findings and identify the influence of geographic location, different educational levels, and degree of dental education in the management of Dentine Hypersensitivity

Interventions

OTHERDentists in Clinical Practice

Experience in managing Dentine Hypersensitivity

Study design

Observational model

ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Must be a Dentist * Must be in clinical practice * Must be practicing in Egypt or Nigeria * Willingly CHOOSE to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

* Dentists that choose NOT to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Knowledge	6 months	% of Dentists with adequate knowledge of appropriate etiology diagnosis and management of DH among practicing dentists in Egypt and Nigeria using a validated questionnaire with options of various etiologies, diagnosis and management options. the subject chooses yes, no or i don't know.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Comparison	6 months	Comparison of Knowledge and management practices of dentists in Egypt and Nigeria in the management of dentine sensitivity

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026