Evaluation of pediatric dentists knowledge and approaches to tooth discoloration
Aksu, Seçkin
In recent years, esthetic expectations have come to the fore in pediatric dentistry, as in every field of dentistry. Therefore, to better meet patients’ expectations, the steps taken to determine and improve the current level of knowledge of pediatric dentists on tooth discoloration gain importance. This study aims to measure the knowledge levels of pediatric dentists regarding tooth discoloration. A 33-questioned survey created online was emailed to pediatric dentists between March and December 2021. The first part included four multiple-choice and two open-ended questions regarding demographic characteristics. The second part was to measure the participants’ knowledge of tooth discoloration. The last part was to evaluate the clinical approaches of the participants. Participants who agree...
Evaluation of surface roughness and color changes of restorative materials used with different polishing procedures in pediatric dentistry
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the color stability and surface roughness properties of four different restorative materials used in pediatric dentistry clinics as a result of four different polishing procedures. A total of 128 samples, 32 of each restorative material, were prepared by placing them in polyethylene molds with a diameter of 6 mm and a height of 2 mm, in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturers, to be polished with four different polishing procedures (n = 8). After finishing and polishing, the samples were kept in distilled water at 37 ◦C for 24 hours. Surface roughness and color stability measurements of the samples were then made. The Hysitron TI 950 TriboIndenter device in Mustafa Kemal University’s Technology Research & Development Center was used for ...
Parental knowledge and consumption of probiotics: a cross-sectional study in a pediatric dentistry clinic in Turkey
Sahin, Meryem
Background: This study aimed to assess parental knowledge and consumption habits regarding probiotic products in a paediatric dentistry setting. Methods: A 23-item questionnaire was administered to 352 parents who visited the Mersin University Paediatric Dentistry Clinic between October 2023 and March 2024. Power analysis was conducted using the GPower 3.1 package program with a 95% confidence level, a medium effect size, and an 80% power value. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics V23. Results: Parental knowledge of probiotics increased significantly with educational level, with mothers demonstrating higher awareness than fathers (p < 0.001). Most parents identified probiotics as beneficial (p = 0.006), primarily for digestive and intestinal health, while many also recognized thei...