caries, tooth cavities, glass ionomer, ART, oral health. In Dutch: cariës, gaatjes in tanden en kiezen, glasionomeer cement, ART techniek, mondgezondheid
Conditions
Interventions
Control group (n=30): Questionnaires on current knowledge and oral health care.
Intervention group (n=30):
1. Training course (3 days): Lectures and discussions on caries prevention and caries mana
2. Skills training (2 days): Training in preparation and restoration of carious teeth using the ART technique, and glass ionomer cement as restoration material
3. Reminder sessions: Discussion on perceived barriers using the ART technique.
Sponsors
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, College of Oral Science, Department of Global Oral Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: General dental practicitioners (GDPs) in Upper Egypt: 1. Interventiongroup: GDPs in El Minia city; 2. Control group: GDPs in Asuit.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: All other oral health care providers in Upper Egypt.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Change in GDPs knowledge on caries management; 2. Change in frequencies of ART restorations in governmental and privat clinics. For all assessments: Intervention group compared to control group; intervention group and control group compared to baseline data, and to each other. Data will be collected using questionnaires among GDPs (change in knowledge), and registration forms in governmental and privat dental clinics (clinical data). | — |
Contacts
Public ContactWil J.M. Sanden, van der
PO Box 9101
Outcome results
None listed