Evaluation of the knowledge of undergraduate dental students regarding the indications of fluoride for children
a cohort study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7308/aodontol/2020.56.e01Keywords:
Pediatric dentistry, Fluorides, Education, Dentistry studentsAbstract
Aim: This study s oughtto compare the knowledge of undergraduate students from the Dental School of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (FOUFMG) regarding the recommendations of fluoride use for children.
Methods: In 2015, two groups of students took part in the study: Group 1 (G1): 78 students from the 1st semester and Group 2 (G2): 72 students from the last semester (baseline). In 2016, G1 answered the same questionnaire, and the sample retrieved was of 66 students (time 2). Pearson’s Chi-square, Fisher’s exact, and McNemar tests were used for statistical analysis.
Results: Comparing the responses, the answers were different between G1 at the baseline and G2 (p < 0.05). The answers of the questionnaire were similar between G1 at time 2 and G2 at the baseline (p > 0.05). The answers were different between G1 at the baseline and G1 at time 2 (p < 0.05), illustrating an improvement in knowledge.
Conclusion: In conclusion, there is still a lack of knowledge, as many questions were not properly answered by the students.
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