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Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad, Maharashtra, India

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• Research Article   
  Perceived Barriers to Preventive Dental Care among Practicing Dentists of Central India
  Author(s): Sudhanshu Saxena*, Mohit Pal Singh and N. D. Shashikiran
  
  Aim: The present research aimed to assess barriers to provide preventive dental care among practicing dentists of Central India. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among practicing dentists of Madhya Pradesh state, India. A Web-based questionnaire was designed to collect demographic information and responses on a Likert scale for 12 barriers. The barriers were subcategorized as patient-, dentist and practice-related barriers. Data collected were statistically analysed using Pearson’s chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis. P values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The ignorance of patients for regular dental visits, considering preventive care as non-profitable, and the traditional curative nature of dentistry .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/0976-156X.22.14.224

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