Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim and Objective: The aim of the study is to analyze the knowledge, attitude and approach of pediatric practitioners regarding the awareness of oral health of the pediatric patients in Ahmedabad. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst240 pediatric practitioners in Ahmedabad and the detailed input was accumulated by the means of a questionnaire. The questionnaire presented consisted of 20 relevant questions. Results: The cross-sectional study demonstrated that the knowledge among the younger age group of pediatricians regarding the oral health of the pediatric patient was below the par as compared to the older age group. However, lack of proper approach and attitude was highly prominent among the older age group of pediatricians as compared to younger age groups. Conclusion: The study was an attempt to understand the knowledge, attitude and approach of pediatric practitioners regarding the awareness of oral health of the pediatric patients in Ahmedabad. The different age groups presented with different areas of discrepancies which opens a whole new scenario of possible improvement. The need for Continuing Education should be highly encouraged among the current pediatricians along with the improvement in the syllabus of pediatric studies. Key words: Dental fluorosis; epidemiology; prevalence; risk factors.
Key words: Oral Health, Pediatric Patients, Pediatricians