Dental Amalgam
Conditions
Keywords
dental education, amalgam restoration
Brief summary
To assess the pediatric dentistry educator's perception about teaching and using dental amalgam as restoration for primary teeth.
Detailed description
Dental education has long emphasized the development of clinical skills necessary for restorative procedures. Among these, amalgam restorations have been a foundational component of dental curricula for decades due to their durability, cost-effectiveness, and historical prominence in restorative dentistry. However, in recent years, the use of amalgam has become a subject of debate due to environmental concerns related to mercury content, alongside the increasing popularity of composite materials. To our knowledge no current data is available regarding teaching amalgam in pediatric dentistry in Egyptian dental universities. So, the aim of this study is to assess the pediatric dentistry educator's perception about teaching and using dental amalgam as restoration for primary teeth. This could help in making improvements to the dental education system ensuring that future dentists are equipped to offer patients the best treatment options based on individual needs, improving overall oral health outcomes.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Participants included will be Pediatric dentistry educators in Egyptian universities with at least one year experience.
Exclusion criteria
* Pediatric dentistry educators who are not willing to participate or to complete the questionnaire will be excluded also administrative and non-teaching staff
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric dentistry educator's perception about teaching amalgam restorations | 1 month | The proportion of pediatric dentistry educator's who agree or disagree that amalgam restorations should remain part of clinical teaching for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in dental universities the outcome will be measured by questionnaire |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric dentistry educator's experience and confidence about using dental amalgam as restoration for primary teeth | 1 month | The proportion of pediatric dentistry educator's who agree or disagree about using dental amalgam as restoration for primary teeth the outcome will be measured using questionnaire |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed