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- Title
Use of the Hall Technique by dentists in East China: A questionnaire‐based cross‐sectional survey.
- Authors
Ding, Ning; Ding, Qin; Sheng, Kai; Wang, Sun; Lai, Guangyun; Wang, Jun
- Abstract
Background: The Hall Technique (HT) is now regarded as one of the biological management options for carious primary molars and has shown significant clinical success. Aim: To investigate the perception and the use of the HT among dentists engaging in paediatric dentistry in East China. Design: This was an electronic questionnaire‐based cross‐sectional study. A quick response code of the questionnaire via WeChat, a common communication tool in China, was sent to dentists in East China. Results: A total of 313 dentists participated in this study. Most surveyed clinicians had heard about the HT (n = 286, 91.4%). Of them, 40.2% (n = 115) reported having used the HT. Of 67 dentists working in private clinics, 34 (50.7%) had used the HT, whereas only 37% of dentists from public hospitals had used the HT. Of 115 dentists having used the HT, 91.3% (n = 105) would consider using the HT for Class II cavitated molars; 23.5% (n = 27) would consider using the HT for Class I cavitated molars. Most dentists who had not used the HT were concerned about complications such as pulp inflammation or necrosis after applying the HT. Conclusion: The HT is well known in East China; the lack of systematic training or courses, however, may decrease its utilization.
- Subjects
CHINA; TREATMENT of dental caries; MOLARS; DENTAL care; CROSS-sectional method; PUBLIC hospitals; PROPRIETARY hospitals; RESEARCH funding; QUESTIONNAIRES; SEVERITY of illness index; PEDIATRIC dentistry; PROFESSIONS; SURGICAL complications; PHYSICIAN practice patterns; DENTISTS' attitudes
- Publication
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 2024, Vol 34, Issue 4, p464
- ISSN
0960-7439
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/ipd.13147