Evaluating dental residents' knowledge and practices on caries risk assessment
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Caries Risk Assessment for Children and Adults Among Dental Residents :A Cross Sectional Study
This study looks at how well dental residents at Cairo University understand and practice assessing the risk of cavities in both kids and adults to improve their training and patient care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 3 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT05910645 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Caries Risk Assessment (CRA) among dental residents at the Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University. It aims to understand how well these residents are equipped to identify and manage the risk of dental caries in both children and adults. The study highlights the importance of CRA in implementing a minimum intervention dentistry approach, which focuses on preventing the progression of dental caries through tailored patient management. By evaluating the current practices, the study seeks to identify gaps in knowledge and areas for improvement in dental education.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric and conservative dental residents who have completed at least three months of their residency program at the Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse to participate in the study will not benefit from its findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the training of dental residents, leading to better management of dental caries and improved patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying levels of acceptance and implementation of Caries Risk Assessment among dental professionals, indicating that this area is under-explored and could benefit from further investigation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric and conservative dental residents in Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University. Completing at least 3 months residency program in one of the departments Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who refuse to participate.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Manar Orabi, MA Postgraduate Student
- Email: manar.orabi@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: +201119510756
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.