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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE SURVEY ON TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN ENDODONTICS AMONGST SPECIALIST

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Anjali Sankar, Sindhu Ramesh, Nishitha Arun
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.s2.001

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Introduction: The latest advancements in technology have a favorable prognosis in disease management. Innovative technology necessitates a thorough comprehension of the disease mechanism, which is a necessary prerequisite for mastering the art of learning. The purpose of this survey is to find out more about the knowledge, attitude, and practice on the awareness of technological advancements amongst specialists in the field of endodontics. Materials and Methods: From November to January 2020 a cross-sectional survey was undertaken. Response was obtained from 220 participants. The questionnaire was distributed using the snowball sampling approach. There were 22 questions in the questionnaire.Eligibility criteria was endodontists and postgraduates pursuing MDS in Endodontics all over the country . Results: Out of all, 78.5% of the specialists felt that technological advancements add a burden to the treatment cost of the patient, and 69.2% of them kept them away from upgrading their practice. Conclusion: Majority of the endodontists were well aware of the technological advancements, but cost was a major factor for not upgrading their practice with the latest technologies. Clinical Significance: To evaluate the knowledge and increase the understanding among advancements.

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