General Dentists' Knowledge, Attitudes and Utilisation of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Caries Management in Children: A Multi-Region Survey
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 34
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Awareness
研究概览
简要总结
This study will look at how dentists in the UK are using Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) in their everyday practice. SDF is a liquid treatment that helps stop tooth decay. It's especially useful for treating children, as it can be applied quickly and without the need for drilling or needles. However, it seems that not many dentists are using SDF regularly, and this research aims to find out why.
The study will use an anonymous online survey to ask dentists about:
- How much they know about SDF and its benefits.
- Whether they use SDF in their practice and how they use it.
- What might stop them from using SDF, such as lack of training, cost, or concerns about how patients might feel about it.
The answers will be analysed to see what's working well and what's not when it comes to SDF use. The goal is to help dentists better understand and use this treatment, making it easier to manage tooth decay in children and improve their overall oral health.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •GDPs currently practicing in Lothian & Yorkshire
- •General dental practitioners registered with the General Dental Council
排除标准
- •General dental practioners out with Lothian and Yorkshire General dental practitioners who do not see paediatric patients.
- •General dental practitioners who do not offer NHS services.
- •General dental practitioners who are no longer practicing.
- •Those on the specialist registers
- •Other dental care professions or dental students
结局指标
主要结局
Awareness
时间窗: Once only data collection day 1
General dentists' awareness and perception survey
Knowledge
时间窗: Once only data collection day 1
General dentists' awareness and perception survey and applications of silver diamine fluoride
Utilisation
时间窗: Once only data collection day 1
General dentists' awareness and perception survey
Influencing factors
时间窗: Once only data collection day 1
General dentists' awareness and perception survey
次要结局
- Compare the knowledge, attitude, and usage of SDF in Lothian & Yorkshire(Once only data collection day 1)