Abstract
Knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian and Polish dental interns towards cone beam CT imaging
- Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
- Department of Community Medicine, Public Health and Family Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
- Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
- Independent Unit of Epidemiology, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
- Department of Clinical Science, College of Dentistry, Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, UAE
Introduction
Knowledge about cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) among dental personnel is paramount topic and being investigated in many countries all over the world. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess and compare knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian and Polish dental interns towards CBCT.
Material and methods
This cross-sectional study was performed using a questionnaire composed of 17 questions related to CBCT. The questionnaire was distributed to 89 Jordanian and 103 Polish dental interns, and test was applied for data analysis.
Results
The majority of dental interns (range, 55.2-94.3%) correctly answered questions related to CBCT knowledge, and showed positive attitudes towards CBCT. Polish dental interns had higher scores in most of the questions related to CBCT basic knowledge, and there was a statistically significant difference in various responses (p < 0.05).
Conclusions
Both Jordanian and Polish dental interns have a good level of knowledge and positive attitudes towards CBCT. To enhance knowledge and attitudes among dental interns, dental faculties should provide more courses related to CBCT.
Keywords
cone beam CT, knowledge, attitudes, dental interns, Jordanian, Polish
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