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. 2016 Jul 19;17(1):21.
doi: 10.1186/s12903-016-0254-4.

Awareness and attitude toward using dental magnification among dental students and residents at King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry

Turki Y Alhazzazi  1 , Nouran A Alzebiani  2 , Samaher K Alotaibi  3 , Dania F Bogari  3 , Ghaida T Bakalka  4 , Loai W Hazzazi  2 , Ahmed M Jan  5 , Neville J McDonald  6
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Awareness and attitude toward using dental magnification among dental students and residents at King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry

Turki Y Alhazzazi et al. BMC Oral Health. .

Abstract

Background: The authors conducted a study aimed to assess the awareness and attitude among dental students and residents at King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry (KAUFD) toward using dental magnification.

Methods: An e-questionnaire was formulated then sent to dental students and residents (n = 651). The questionnaire included questions that assessed both the awareness and attitude toward using dental magnification. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 22. The chi-square test was used to establish relationships between categorical variables.

Results: The response rate was 69.7 % (n = 454). Of those, 78.1 % did not use magnification during dental procedures. However, 81.8 % agreed that dental magnification could enhance the accuracy and quality of their dental work. Thus, 91.6 % thought it would be useful in endodontics and 46.3 % voted for surgery. Of the 21.9 % that used magnification, dental loupes were mostly used, 55.9 %. The majority (59.4 %) of the participants believed that using dental magnification should be introduced by faculty beginning in Year I of dental school.

Conclusions: Among our respondents, most of the undergraduate students did not use dental magnification nor attended courses in the use of dental magnifications. However, most of the students were aware of its significance in improving the accuracy and quality of their work.

Keywords: Awareness; Dental students; Dentistry; KAUFD; Magnification.

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Frequency and opinion of students toward dental magnification usage during dental procedures. a Gender difference among magnification users. b Types of dental magnification used among our participants. c Opinion toward the usefulness use of dental magnification depending on dental specialties. d Opinion toward relying on dental magnification while practicing dentistry
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Reasons of not preferring using dental magnification while practicing dentistry
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Students opinion toward faculty reinforcement of using dental magnification early during dental school: a Percentage of supporting students. b Stage of when it should be reinforced
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