. Firouzeh Nilchian; . Zahra Ataie; . Sakineh Azadi
Volume 13, Issue 2 , February 2023, , Pages 1-4
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Fluoride Ion can cause remineralization of primary caries lesions in the presence ofcalcium and phosphate. New compounds of calcium‑containing casein phosphopeptides‑amorphouscalcium ...
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BACKGROUND: Fluoride Ion can cause remineralization of primary caries lesions in the presence ofcalcium and phosphate. New compounds of calcium‑containing casein phosphopeptides‑amorphouscalcium phosphate (CPP‑ACP), make the remineralization more effective. This research has beendone to evaluate the awareness, attitude, and performance of Isfahan general dentists regardingthe prescription of new caries prevention materials containing calcium and fluoride components.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross‑sectional‑descriptive‑analytic study has been conducted on152 general dentists in Isfahan ensuring confidentiality of information and obtaining informed consent.Isfahan general dental offices and clinics were selected using a simple random method. Data of thisresearch were collected using a questionnaire from previous studies. The questions were dividedinto four sections, including demographic information, awareness, attitude, and performance towardsproducts containing calcium and fluoride prescription. The significance level of P was considered0.05. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22, T statistical test, Pearson correlation coefficient,and one‑way analysis of variance.RESULTS: The mean score for dentists awareness was 46.3 (standard deviation [SD] = 15.4),the mean score of attitude was 91.4 (SD = 26.1) and the Mean Score of performance was54.3 (SD = 27.3) (the scores range from 0 to 100). According to the Pearson correlation coefficient,there was no significant relationship between dentists’ awareness, attitude besides performance,and their ages together with dentistry work experiences (P > 0.05).CONCLUSION: According to the study results, dentists’ awareness of compounds containingCPP‑ACP is overall average. However, attending to their positive attitudes toward this context,providing appropriate training programs seem to stimulate them for optimum cooperation as well asusing these products for patients.
