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Hall Technique: Knowledge and Attitudes of Pediatric Dentists in the United States. J Dent Child (Chic) 2021 May 15;88(2):86-93

Date

07/30/2021

Pubmed ID

34321139

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85112708142 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   3 Citations

Abstract

Purpose: To assess pediatric dentists' knowledge, attitudes, and factors associated with the use of the Hall technique (HT) in the United States.<br/>Methods: An electronic questionnaire with a cover letter and consent form was sent to 6,277 active members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) between April 15 and June 1, 2019. Descriptive and multivariate analyses were calculated.<br/>Results: The response rate was 9.4 percent; 52 percent were males, 76 percent were white non-Hispanic, and 83 percent were in private practice. Ninety-seven percent were familiar with HT, and 39 percent had used it. Factors significantly associated with the use of HT were female dentists (P =0.01), patients with Medicaid insurance (P <0.001), rural locations (P =0.02), academic and community/public health clinics (P =0.004). Compared with AAPD members in the Western region, pediatric dentists in the North-Central region were more likely to use HT (odds ratio [OR] =2.50, 1.22 to 5.13, P =0.01) but pediatric dental residents in the North-Central region were less likely to use it (OR= 0.39,0.18 to 0.84, P =0.02).<br/> Conclusion: Use of HT was considered a viable alternative in the management of dental caries. Despite the limitations of the technique, pediatric dentists' practice location and place of residency were significantly associated with its use.

Author List

Gonzalez C, Hodgson B, Singh M, Okunseri C

Authors

Brian Hodgson DDS Assistant Professor in the Developmental Sciences-Dental School department at Marquette University
Christopher Okunseri DDS,MS Associate Professor and Director in the Clinical Services department at Marquette University

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Attitude of Health Personnel
Child
Dental Caries
Dentists
Female
Humans
Male
Pediatric Dentistry
Practice Patterns, Dentists'
Surveys and Questionnaires
United States