Perceptions and attitudes toward digital dentistry among dental professionals: a questionnaire survey study

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Author Details : Akanksha Sanjay Katkade*, Vilas L Rajguru, Kishor M Mahale, Smita A Khalikar, Sonali V Mahajan, Ulhas E Tandale

Volume : 12, Issue : 3, Year : 2024

Article Page : 130-135

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.idjsr.2024.025

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Abstract

Introduction: In recent decades, digital technologies have become increasingly essential in dentistry, continuing the field's long-standing necessity of cutting-edge technology and innovation.
Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine the perception and attitude of dentists towards the use of digital technology.
Materials and Methods: A Questionnaire study was conducted amongst 400 dental professionals. The questionnaire was sent electronically to all participants. The data from the filled forms was then compiled in a spreadsheet. The data was analyzed using IBM-SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Studies) Version 22. P value was taken as statistically significant (P-Value < 0> Results: 58% dental professionals did not receive any training. 42% dental professionals have received formal training or education in digital dentistry during their professional career while 58% didn’t receive any training. 62% of professionals have noted changes in treatment outcomes or patient satisfaction since integrating digital dentistry technologies into their practice. 77% of participants expressed a willingness to adopt CAD/CAM systems in their practices. More than 75% were optimistic about bright future of digital technologies in dentistry in improving patient care and treatment outcomes.
Conclusion: The majority of dental professionals were in the favor of incorporation of digital dentistry into clinical practice. Initial high cost of equipment’s and lack of formal training were the major barrier for incorporating digital technologies in routine clinical practice.

Keywords: Perception, Attitude, Digital dentistry, CAD-CAM

How to cite : Katkade A S, Rajguru V L, Mahale K M, Khalikar S A, Mahajan S V, Tandale U E, Perceptions and attitudes toward digital dentistry among dental professionals: a questionnaire survey study. Int Dent J Stud Res 2024;12(3):130-135

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