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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of dental practitioners regarding temporomandibular joint disorders in Saudi Arabia

Hidayah Elyas, Shaima Alomran, Eman Almosharraf, Ghufran Alomar, Monera Alkharaan.


Abstract
Background: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects the temporal bone of the skull to the mandible. TMJ has various functions, such as chewing, facial expression, sucking, mouth opening, and breathing. TMJ pain is the second most common pain, causing TMJ disorder. Its diagnosis is challenging and mainly depends on the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) of the experts. The current study aimed at assessing the KAPs of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) experts and general dental practitioners regarding temporomandibular disorder in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A total of 203 participants were included in the study, among which 83 were general dentists, and 120 were TMDs experts. A questionnaire consisting of 21 issues regarding TMDs was used. The questionnaire was pretested for validation and distributed via an electronic link to study participants. The knowledge and attitude scores of both groups were noted and assessed.
Results: There was a fair level of knowledge reported among the participants. Regarding the attitude, removal of occlusal interferences and relaxation training are effective techniques in managing myofascial pain. Practically, most of the respondents were little confident in diagnosing, making a therapeutic decision, and assessing the treatment outcome of TMDs (64.5%).
Conclusion: The need for continuous updating of knowledge about TMJ disorders in terms of diagnosis and treatment is mandatory.

Key words: TMD treatment, TMJ disorders, dental practitioners, knowledge, attitude, and practice survey


 
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Elyas H, Alomran S, Almosharraf E, Alomar G, Alkharaan M. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of dental practitioners regarding temporomandibular joint disorders in Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2022; 6(1): 6-13. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1625937787

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Elyas H, Alomran S, Almosharraf E, Alomar G, Alkharaan M. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of dental practitioners regarding temporomandibular joint disorders in Saudi Arabia. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=95454 [Access: March 26, 2024]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1625937787

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Elyas H, Alomran S, Almosharraf E, Alomar G, Alkharaan M. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of dental practitioners regarding temporomandibular joint disorders in Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2022; 6(1): 6-13. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1625937787


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Elyas H, Alomran S, Almosharraf E, Alomar G, Alkharaan M. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of dental practitioners regarding temporomandibular joint disorders in Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. (2022), [cited March 26, 2024]; 6(1): 6-13. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1625937787


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Elyas, H., Alomran, . S., Almosharraf, . E., Alomar, . G. & Alkharaan, . M. (2022) Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of dental practitioners regarding temporomandibular joint disorders in Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, 6 (1), 6-13. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1625937787


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Elyas, Hidayah, Shaima Alomran, Eman Almosharraf, Ghufran Alomar, and Monera Alkharaan. 2022. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of dental practitioners regarding temporomandibular joint disorders in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 6 (1), 6-13. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1625937787


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Elyas, Hidayah, Shaima Alomran, Eman Almosharraf, Ghufran Alomar, and Monera Alkharaan. "Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of dental practitioners regarding temporomandibular joint disorders in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 6 (2022), 6-13. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1625937787


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Elyas, Hidayah, Shaima Alomran, Eman Almosharraf, Ghufran Alomar, and Monera Alkharaan. "Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of dental practitioners regarding temporomandibular joint disorders in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 6.1 (2022), 6-13. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1625937787


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Elyas, H., Alomran, . S., Almosharraf, . E., Alomar, . G. & Alkharaan, . M. (2022) Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of dental practitioners regarding temporomandibular joint disorders in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 6 (1), 6-13. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1625937787




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