Controversial and unresolved issues of modern therapeutic dentistry from the point of view of practical dentists (according to the survey-questionnaire)

Aim. Using the method of questionnaire survey of dentists to assess their awareness of the current problems of modern practical therapeutic dentistry.

Materials and methods. The analysis of the results of a survey- questionnaire of 376 practical dentists, who is practicing a therapeutic dentistry (dentists with legal certificates in fields: ’’therapeutic dentistry” or "general practice dentistry"). Questioning of 238 dentists (63.3%) was carried out in person, questioning of 138 dentists (36.7%) was carried out remotely using the stomweb.com network resource.
Results. Significant differences and contradictions in approaches to the implementation of key dental procedures were revealed: aesthetic restoration of anterior teeth, restoration of the contact surfaces of posterior teeth, adhesive preparation, therapeutic tactics for deep caries and reversible forms of pulpitis, approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of cervical non-carious dental defects, preparation tactics cavities, the use of intracanal pins in the restoration of endodontically treated teeth, attitudes towards teeth whitening, fluoride-containing toothpastes and electric toothbrushes, etc.
Conclusions. The data obtained indicate the need for targeted scientific research, further trainings on a hans-on courses, addressing several studied issues, based on the principles of evidence-based medicine, as well as the expediency of reforming the education system for dental professionals in order to limit the dissemination of information that does not have scientific justification and/or evidence base.

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