Amalgam Restorations Teaching in Pediatric Dentistry

• Conditions: Dental Amalgam

• Registration Number: NCT06995859
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

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.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study Start: 2025-05-01
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-26
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-30
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-30
• Primary Completion: 2025-06
• Study Completion: 2025-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of dentistry Cairo university; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt