From: Bridging gaps in oral health education in a medical school in the United States: a pilot study
Question | Pretest # (%) | Posttest # (%) | p value |
---|---|---|---|
Are you familiar with the causes, prevention, and signs of dental caries? | |||
Positive | 7 (18.9) | 36 (97.3) | < 0.001 |
Negative/Neutral | 30 (81.1) | 1 (2.7) | |
Are you familiar with the causes and prevention of periodontal disease? | |||
Positive | 3 (8.1) | 34 (91.9) | < 0.001 |
Negative/Neutral | 34 (91.9) | 3 (8.1) | |
Are you aware of links between tobacco use and oral cancer? | |||
Positive | 34 (91.9) | 37 (100) | 0.24 |
Negative/Neutral | 3 (8.1) | 0 (0) | |
Can you recognize risks for oral disease? | |||
Positive | 13 (35.1) | 37 (100) | < 0.001 |
Negative/Neutral | 24 (64.9) | 0 (0) | |
Are you comfortable conducting an oral examination? | |||
Positive | 3 (8.1) | 26 (70.3) | < 0.001 |
Negative/Neutral | 34 (91.9) | 11 (29.7) | |
Are you comfortable providing basic oral health information to patients? | |||
Positive | 7 (18.9) | 32 (86.5) | < 0.001 |
Negative/Neutral | 30 (81.1) | 5 (13.5) | |
How important is it for primary care health professionals to collaborate with dentists? | |||
Positive | 36 (97.3) | 37 (100) | > 0.99 |
Negative/Neutral | 1 (2.7) | 0 (0) |