scholarly journals Self-Perception of Dental Esthetics among Dental Students at King Saud University and Their Desired Treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Aminah M. El Mourad ◽  
Ahoud Al Shamrani ◽  
Maha Al Mohaimeed ◽  
Sarah Al Sougi ◽  
Shahad Al Ghanem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Tooth Color ◽  
Dental Esthetics ◽  
Household Incomes

Objective. Dental esthetic procedures are popular worldwide, and dentists are responsible for recommending several treatment options to their patients. To do this competently, dentists must have an educated opinion of their features. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the self-perception of dental esthetics among male and female dental students and assess its effect on their desired treatment. Methodology. We conducted a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study involving 450 male and female dental students from five academic years with different grade point averages (GPAs) and monthly household incomes. The questionnaire comprised four sections. The subjects selected their teeth-color preferences using a commercial shade guide. The outcomes were presented using descriptive statistics and were compared with Pearson’s chi-square test. The level of statistical significance was set at a p -value of 0.05. Results. Female students (52%) showed a significantly higher preference for changing their tooth color (shade B1 was desired most often), whereas male students reported a higher need for orthodontic treatment and ceramic veneers ( p < 0.0001 and p = 0.002 ). Fifth-year students were more satisfied with their teeth color as compared with 1st-year students ( p = 0.047 ). High-GPA students showed significantly lower confidence regarding their smiles ( p = 0.030 ). A high percentage of students (39.1%) with household incomes of less than 10,000 SR preferred tooth-colored restorations. Conclusion. We concluded that the majority of dental students were confident about their smiles. Senior students were more satisfied with their teeth color, while younger students desired whiter teeth. Bleaching and orthodontics were the most desired treatment options.

scholarly journals Relationship of the Self-perception of Lifestyle with Level of Physical Activity in People with and without Type 2 Diabetes

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Briseida Mayel Perez-Avelino ◽  
Nicolás Padilla-Raygoza ◽  
Verónica Benitez-Guerrero ◽  
María Luisa Sánchez Padilla ◽  
Vicente Beltrán-Campos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lifestyle Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Relationship Of

Objective: To determine the relationship of the perception of lifestyle with the level of physical activity in people with type 2 diabetes and without type 2 diabetes. Study Design: Analytical cross-sectional observational study in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. Methodology: Sample composed of 100 people with type 2 diabetes and 100 people without type 2 diabetes, the lifestyle questionnaire and IPAQ questionnaire were used. Descriptive statistics were calculated for sociodemographic variables; it was calculated Chi-square test and Odds Ratio.  To demonstrate the statistical significance of results, the value of P was set at .05. Statistical analysis was performed in STATA 13.0 ®. Results: In patients with Type 2 Diabetes predominated females, married, who never went school and elementary and BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2; among patients without Type 2 Diabetes, predominant males, singles, went school or university, BMI ≥25 kg/m2; no relationship was found between lifestyle perception and level of physical activity in adults with type 2 diabetes (X² = 0.0022 gl 1 P = .96) neither it was found a significant relationship between lifestyle perception and level of physical activity in adults without type 2 diabetes (X² = 5.23 gl 1 P = .02 RM = 2.85 95% CI = 0.80 to 10.4). Conclusion: The results show that self-perception of lifestyle and physical activity is different in people with less age, more schooling, males.

scholarly journals Clinical Anxiety among Saudi Postgraduate Pediatric Dentistry Students in Jeddah City

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Manal Almalik ◽  
Abeer Alnowaiser ◽  
Omar El Meligy ◽  
Jamal Sallam ◽  
Yusra Balkheyour
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Jeddah City ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective. To determine anxiety in relation to gender, Grade Point Average (GPA), level of education and academic and clinical situations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Also, to identify academic and clinical anxiety levels among postgraduate pediatric dentistry students. Methods. A cross-sectional study at governmental training hospitals was conducted. All registered postgraduate students in pediatric dental programs during the year 2015-2016 were included in the study. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed electronically to 60 postgraduate pediatric dentistry students aged between 25 and 45 years old. The questionnaire is composed of 55 questions that investigated demographic data, academic and clinical related situations including investigations, diagnosis, treatment, and complications in treatment. Results. The study showed a higher anxiety level in younger age dental students (76.7% compared to 23.3%) and Saudi board residents (60%). Comparing gender differences in anxiety revealed that a significant difference (P≤0.05) was found and anxiety seems to be more among female dental students (2% very anxious, 64% slightly anxious, and 34% not anxious) as compared to male dental students (8% very anxious, 69% slightly anxious, and 23% not anxious). Conclusions. There was increased awareness, detailed understanding, and handling of the patients by senior postgraduate pediatric dentistry students compared to junior students.

scholarly journals Difference in the Characteristics of Imposter Syndrome in Dental Students of Preclinical and Clinical Phase

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Munsara Khalid Khan ◽  
Khalid Rahim Khan
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Clinical Phase ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: People suffering from imposter syndrome despite being competent consider themselves less skillful and incapable. Such individuals are also more prone to regret their choice of career with consequent early drop out, experience burnout, more prone to medical errors, absenteeism and low job satisfaction.  The current study aims to determine the difference in the characteristics of imposter syndrome in dental students of preclinical and clinical phase and its gender predisposition. Objectives: 1. To find out the frequency and characteristics of imposter syndrome among dental students. 2. To evaluate the differences in the characteristics of imposter syndrome among dental students of preclinical and clinical year. 3. To determine gender predisposition of imposter syndrome among dental students. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted on 138 dental students of CMH Lahore Medical and Dental College. A validated questionnaire (Clance IP Scale) containing 20 items with 5-point Likert scale was used to collect data by convenient sampling technique. The characteristics of IP were determined by adding the scores of all items. Descriptive statistics were done, chi-square applied, p-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results: One hundred and thirty-eight students filled the IP Scale. The frequency of imposter syndrome is found to be 52.1% among Dental Students. Majority (72) of the dental students have frequent to intense imposter feelings. There is non-significant difference in the IP characteristics of male and female students. No significant difference in the characteristics of imposter syndrome is found between dental students of preclinical and clinical year. Conclusions: There frequency of imposter syndrome is high among Dental students. Non-significant difference in the IP characteristics is found between male and female students as well as students of preclinical and clinical year.

scholarly journals Self-disclosed oral hygiene habits from students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi campus

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabiya Ali ◽  
Nadia Khalid ◽  
Fareeha ◽  
Shireen Jawed ◽  
Naila Masood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Dental Hygiene ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE:   Dental hygiene reflects the overall health and impacts the quality of life. The present study was designed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding oral hygiene among medical and dental undergraduate students and to compare the oral hygiene habits among male and female students METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical and dental students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi (BUMDC) from December 2018 to January 2019. Ethical approval was taken from the ERC committee of Bahria University Medical and Dental College (ERC/2/2018). Students (n= 332) of MBBS and BDS from first to final year were enrolled by non-probability convenience sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire  was used to obtain data.  Percentages were determined for each response. The Chi-Square test was used to check the association of oral hygiene outcomes with respect to gender. RESULTS: The study comprised 332 male and female students, out of which 189 (56.9%) were dental and 143(43.1%) were medical. The majority of students (71.4%) were female. The mean age of participants was 20.8± 1.3 years, 44.6% used toothbrushes, 33.7% used toothbrush and floss, and 21.4% used toothbrush and miswak, 61.4% of respondents have brushed their teeth twice a day, 5.1% of respondents were reported bad smell from their teeth, 58.1% were complaining sore jaws. Dental hygiene was significantly associated with gender (p≤ 0.05). Females have better practices and a positive attitude toward oral hygiene. CONCLUSION: Female students had better oral hygiene knowledge and practices with more positive attitude as compared to male counterparts.

scholarly journals Emotional disorders and their relationship to academic achievement in dental students

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Angela María Sarrazola-Moncada ◽  
Juan David Soto-Faudi ◽  
Luisa Carmona ◽  
Milena Garcia ◽  
Gisela Rojas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Introduction: Emotional disorders can influence the academic performance of students, however, the factors, academic, family and social, can modify this relationship. Aim: To describe the emotional disorders and their relationship with academic performance in the students of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Cooperativa de Colombia University, Medellin, Envigado. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 140 randomly selected students, who were surveyed with sociodemographic information, academic performance and applied a validated instrument for measuring emotional disorders. A univariate and bivariate analysis was performed. Results: 140 students participated, the average age was 22,5 years, most women 55,7%. In general the average of the students was of 3.79 with a standard deviation of 0.33 a minimum of 3,0 and a maximum of 4,5. Mainly, a greater percentage of the depressive disorder was found in 18,6% and of anxiety in 13,6% and there was no association with statistical significance between the emotional disorders and the academic performance, according to the chi-square test (p≥0.05, chi-square). Conclusion: The most frequent emotional disorders in dental students were depression and anxiety. Depression occurred more in students with average (good) academic performance.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation amongst Swiss dental students

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Blend Hamza ◽  
Karim Elhennawy ◽  
Hubertus van Waes ◽  
Spyridon N. Papageorgiou
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Suitable Treatment ◽  
Dental Schools ◽  
Incisor Hypomineralisation

Abstract Background Knowledge obtained at the undergraduate level regarding molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) has an impact on future practice of dentists and paediatric dentists. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess final-year dental students’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards MIH in all Swiss universities. Methods A previously utilised survey (in both English and German) was distributed among final-year dental students in all Swiss dental schools (Basel, Bern, Geneva and Zurich). It probed students’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding the diagnosis, prevalence, aetiology, and management of MIH, and was structured in two parts: knowledge/perception and clinical application. The students’ responses were analysed statistically with descriptive statistics. Results 113 out of 133 final-year Swiss dental students took part in the study (85%). Nearly all students were familiar with MIH (99%), but only 12% of them felt confident when diagnosing MIH clinically. Direct composite fillings (66%), indirect restorations (28%) and preformed stainless-steel crowns (26%) were chosen as most suitable treatment options for MIH-affected teeth. Conclusion Final-year Swiss dental students are well informed about MIH. However, they report low level of confidence when clinically confronted with MIH-affected teeth regarding its diagnosis and treatment. Swiss Universities curricula should be revisited accordingly.

scholarly journals Use of medicinal plants for COVID-19 prevention and respiratory symptom treatment during the pandemic in Cusco, Peru: A cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magaly Villena-Tejada ◽  
Ingrid Vera-Ferchau ◽  
Anahi Cardona-Rivero ◽  
Rina Zamalloa-Cornejo ◽  
Mercedes Maritza Quispe-Florez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Respiratory Symptom ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Population Characteristics ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Background: The burden of the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru has led to people seeking alternative treatments as preventives and treatment options such as medicinal plants. This study aimed to assess factors associated with the use of medicinal plants as preventive or treatment of respiratory symptom related to COVID-19 during the pandemic in Cusco, Peru. Method: A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted on general public (20- to 70-year-old) from August 31 to September 20, 2020. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire via Google Forms, it consisted of an 11-item questionnaire that was developed and validated by expert judgment using Aiken's V (Aiken's V > 0.9). Both descriptive statistics and bivariate followed by multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess factors associated with the use of medicinal plants for COVID-19 prevention and respiratory symptom treatment during the pandemic. Prevalence ratios (PR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI), and a P-value of 0.05 was used to determine statistical significance. Results: A total of 1,747 respondents participated in the study, 80.2% reported that they used medicinal plants as preventives, while 71% reported that they used them to treat respiratory symptoms. At least, 24% of respondents used medicinal plants when presenting with two or more respiratory symptoms, while at least 11% used plants for malaise. For treatment or prevention, the multivariate analysis showed that most respondents used eucalyptus (p < 0.001 for both), ginger (p < 0.022 for both), spiked pepper (p < 0.003 for both), garlic (p = 0.023 for prevention), and chamomile (p = 0.011 for treatment). The respondents with COVID-19 (p < 0.001), at older ages (p = 0.046), and with a family member or friend who had COVID-19 (p < 0.001) used more plants for prevention. However, the respondents with technical or higher education used less plants for treatment (p < 0.001). Conclusion: There was a significant use of medicinal plants for both prevention and treatment, which was associated with several population characteristics and whether respondents had COVID-19.

scholarly journals TENDENCY TO BRUXISM IN PHYSIOTHERAPY TEACHERS AND CONSEQUENCES IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Joelma Magalhães da Costa ◽  
Aline de Carvalho Santos ◽  
Renata Bezerra Braga ◽  
Tairine Correa de Melo ◽  
Raisa Seabra Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Bruxism is characterized by the parafunctional act of tightening or grinding the teeth, which may occur in a conscious or unconscious way, during sleep or in wakefulness. It has become a growing concern in recent years due to its negative impact on quality of life (QOL) and also because it is considered an important risk factor for temporomandibular disorders. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the QOL related to bruxism in physiotherapy teachers from a private institution through a questionnaire and their perception for such parafunction. Method: A cross-sectional, quantitative and exploratory study. The self-perception of bruxism was assessed through three questions from the Fonseca Anamnestic Indexand the perspective of QLV through the Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF-36), with a sample of 38 teachers of both genders. Results: Based on the results found, the level of statistical significance was set at p<0,05 for all tests. Among the 38 interviewees, 47,4% (n = 18) of professionals were observed with bruxism, with a higher prevalence in the female gender. Regarding the comparisons of QOL in relation to bruxism, a statistically significant difference was found in relation to the dimension of Pain (p=0,014), in which the mean for the bruxism group was (59,8) and without bruxism (78,5). Conclusion: There is a relation of the bruxism with the quality of life of the interviewees, and this habit mainly interferes in the domain of pain. Another aspect that was shown to be significantly associated with bruxism was nervous tension, in which the tense and nervous professionals were associated with self-perception of bruxism.

scholarly journals Measuring Empathy among Dental Students and Interns: A Cross-Sectional Study from Dammam, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nazir ◽  
Muhanad Alhareky ◽  
Abdulrahman Alqahtani ◽  
Leenah Alsulaimi ◽  
Reema Alotaibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Empathy Score

Objective. To evaluate empathy and its related factors among undergraduate dental students and interns enrolled in a public dental college in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods. This cross-sectional study used the Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Health Profession Students (JSE-HPS) version to determine empathy in 362 dental students and interns in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The JSE-HPS is a 20-item 7-point Likert scale questionnaire, and its score ranges from 20 to 140 with high values indicating increased empathy. Influences of age, gender, class year, previous year’s grade point average (GPA), educational attainment of parents, and monthly family income on empathy were evaluated. Results. Of 501 enrolled students and interns, 362 returned completed questionnaires, and the response rate of the study was 72%. The sample’s empathy score (JSPE-HPS scale) ranged from 70 to 129 with a mean of 96.75 (±13.76). Most participants believed that empathy is important for effective communication with patients (96.1%) and can improve the provider-patient relationship (95.6%). Females demonstrated a significantly higher mean empathy score (99.98 ± 14.01) than males (92.72 ± 12.35) ( P < 0.001 ). Similarly, the participants with high GPA (98.06 ± 13.69) had significantly greater mean empathy scores than those with low GPA (94.84 ± 13.68) ( P = 0.029 ). The mean empathy score increased significantly from junior students (3rd and 4th year students) to senior students (5th and 6th year students) and interns ( P = 0.008 ). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that class year (B = 2.03, P = 0.006 ) and GPA (B = 8.67, P = 0.003 ) were significant factors associated with empathy. Conclusions. Empathy is important for effective patient communication and improved provider-patient relationship. Female gender, high GPA, and class years were associated with empathy. Empathy should be integrated into dental curricula for effective student learning and positive patient care outcomes.

scholarly journals How Stressed are our Postgraduate Medical and Dental Postgraduate Students in Southern Asia? A Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. OR1-OR4
Author(s):  
Aravind S. Tamilselvan ◽  
Riya Thapa ◽  
Anurag Dutt Sharma ◽  
Tika Thapa ◽  
Shailesh Singh
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Stress Relieving ◽  
Bonferroni Test ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Post Hoc

INTRODUCTION: Stress has been quite commonly reported in the literature among medical and dental students due to the nature of their work. AIM: To assess the level of stress among medical and dental postgraduates in various medical and dental Colleges in Southern Asia.MATERIALS AND METHOD: The study was cross-sectional in nature and conducted among 809 medical and dental postgraduates. Stress was measured using the Cohen’s Perceived stress scale-14 (PSS-14) online through google forms (convenience sampling). Data was entered in MS Excel and descriptive statistics was applied followed by the independent samples t-test, post-hoc modified Bonferroni test and Odd’s Ratio (OR) using SPPS version 22.0.8 Statistical significance was set at 5% (p<0.05).RESULTS: There were 342 (41.3%) medical and 467 (58.7%) dental postgraduates. Most medical postgraduates (73%) reported stress as “severe”, while among dental postgraduates, most of them(32.5%) reported having “mild” stress (p=0.03). Among both medical and dental postgraduates, the third year of their postgraduation was found to be most stressful and the association was found to be significant (p=0.04*, OR:1.5). Unmarried postgraduates among both groups reported having most stress and the association was non-significant (OR: 1.1).CONCLUSION: Both medical and dental postgraduates are requested to practice stress relieving exercises and ask for help if the need arises so.

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