Year: 2006
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective. To determine the dental implant practice profile of general dental practitioners in Hong \nKong. Methods. A questionnaire and a stamped, addressed return envelope were mailed to a random sample of 518 dentists. Results. A total of 257 completed questionnaires were received (response rate, 53.8%). Implant dentistry was practiced by 38.9% of the respondents. The most common reason for not providing dental implant service was insufficient knowledge and training. Among those dentists not practicing implant dentistry, the majority (88.5%) were interested in attending continuing education courses in oral implantology, while 29.3% of them planned to perform clinical work in implant dentistry in the near future. Conclusion. At the time of this survey, over 60% of general dental practitioners in \nHong Kong were not practicing implant dentistry although most expressed a wish to learn more about this area of practice. This survey revealed a high demand for further education and training opportunities in implant dentistry among the general dental practitioners of Hong Kong.
Authors: Lo, ECM, Yiu, BK, Liu, SCY, Siu, GHH, Chan, FWC, Ng, PCH, Ip, SCM, Fang, DTS
Institution: University of Hong Kong
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7036828772