Abstract
In the last decade, a rapid increase has been observed in the number of dentists due to establishment of a number of dental colleges in Pakistan. Very few of these institutions have Paediatric Dentistry Department. Similarly, no postgraduate Paediatric Dentistry training program exists in the two major provinces of the country. The objectives of this study were to map the pattern of paediatric dentistry services provided by the clinicians in teaching institutions and private practices. A cross-sectional study was conducted at dental departments of academic institutions and selected dental practices in Karachi. There was a statistically significant difference in preferences, selection of dental materials and pattern of paediatric dentistry services provided by the teaching dentists compared to the private practitioners. Both the teaching and non-teaching dentists need to update themselves in the provision of Paediatric Dentistry services such as fluoride application and fissure sealant placement.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 305-307 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2013 |
Keywords
- Dental care
- Karachi
- Paediatric dentistry