European Journal of General Dentistry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated Saudi Arabian dental practitioners' knowledge, practices, and perceptions regarding personalized nutritional counseling (PNC) its integration into oral health management. Materials Methods A total of 207 practitioners in Arabia were the subjects a cross-sectional survey. The survey consisted four sections: (1) knowledge practices PNC, (2) training resources, (3) challenges barriers, (4) impact PNC on data stratified by age, gender, years experience, specialization, workplace setting. Statistical Analysis Descriptive statistics used to analyze frequency responses, chi-square tests performed assess associations between demographic variables (e.g., experience) critical outcomes. significance level p <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Out practitioners, most (80%) respondents acknowledged importance nutrition health, yet only 20% regularly provided counseling. Gender showed significant association, with females more likely consider dietary habits (72%, = 0.003) medical history (85%, 0.005) during Notably, confidence levels increased those than 10 experience being significantly confident (p < 0.001). Private clinic professionals also offer guidance (36.4%) compared government (3.8%) teaching institutions (30.3%; Common barriers identified included insufficient (65%, 0.024) time constraints (45%, 0.062). Moreover, perceived management significant, 70% participants agreeing that it enhances overall patient Conclusion findings suggest while recognize value impede consistent application. Addressing these through enhanced resources is essential for integrating routine care ultimately benefiting There strong call improved equip provide advice.
Язык: Английский