Knowledge of Dentist of Hyderabad regarding Dental treatment of pregnant patients.
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Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of dentists of Hyderabad about treatment protocols of pregnant patient.
Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from November 2023 to December 2023 in Hyderabad in collaboration with faculty of community dentistry, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro. 200 dentists were contacted to participate in the study.
Results: According to our study dentists revealed that antibiotic amoxicillin was used in pregnant patients were 56% penicillin 9.4% and clindamycin 23.3%. According to dentists’ knowledge safest trimester for dental treatment is 2nd trimester. Regarding restoration most of the dentist revealed that glass ionomer cement is the best for pregnant patients.
Conclusion: We conclude that there is general lack of knowledge in dentist of Hyderabad regarding dental treatment of pregnant patients. Seminars, educational programs regarding dental treatment of pregnant patients should be arranged so that our dentist must update their knowledge. There is great need of adding guidelines in dental curriculum in order to reduce the risk of any mishap.
Key words: KAP, Dentist problem, Pregnant ladies. Hyderabad.
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