Study to Investigate the Knowledge of Rare Diseases among Dentists, Orthodontists, Periodontists, Oral Surgeons and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons.

ABSTRACT: Fifteen percent of the 5000 to 8000 rare diseases (RDs) can manifest in the oral and maxillofacial region. Little attention has been paid to the care situation of people with RDs in dentistry. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge about RDs among dentists at a university hospital (DUs) compared to dentists with different professional backgrounds and among general dentists, specialist dentists and DUs in the chamber district of Westfalen-Lippe. Moreover, self-assessment of the level of knowledge was evaluated. A questionnaire was designed, which was made available digitally via a link. A random sample of 1500 dentists, specialist dentists, and oral- and craniomaxillofacial surgeons from the membership of the Dental Association of Westfalen-Lippe, and all dentists

SUBMITTER: Kuhne A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7796213 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature