Amalgam Restorations Teaching in Pediatric Dentistry

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Invitation-only

Conditions: Dental Amalgam

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06995859

dental education of amalgam

Details and patient eligibility

About

To assess the pediatric dentistry educator's perception about teaching and using dental amalgam as restoration for primary teeth.

Full description

Dental education has long emphasized the development of clinical skills necessary for restorative procedures. Among these, amalgam restorations have been a foundational component of dental curricula for decades due to their durability, cost-effectiveness, and historical prominence in restorative dentistry. However, in recent years, the use of amalgam has become a subject of debate due to environmental concerns related to mercury content, alongside the increasing popularity of composite materials.

To our knowledge no current data is available regarding teaching amalgam in pediatric dentistry in Egyptian dental universities. So, the aim of this study is to assess the pediatric dentistry educator's perception about teaching and using dental amalgam as restoration for primary teeth. This could help in making improvements to the dental education system ensuring that future dentists are equipped to offer patients the best treatment options based on individual needs, improving overall oral health outcomes.

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Participants included will be Pediatric dentistry educators in Egyptian universities with at least one year experience.

Exclusion criteria

• Pediatric dentistry educators who are not willing to participate or to complete the questionnaire will be excluded also administrative and non-teaching staff

Trial design

200 participants in 1 patient group

Pediatric dentistry educators in Egyptian universities