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http://dx.doi.org/10.14368/jdras.2015.31.4.329

Status of Mongolian dentistry viewed from information resources and selection of adhesive dental restorative materials and continuing education  

Kim, Hye-Jeong (Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University)
Puntsag, Oyunenkh (Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences)
Kim, Jin-Woo (Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University)
Park, Se-Hee (Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University)
Cho, Kyung-Mo (Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University)
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Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science / v.31, no.4, 2015 , pp. 329-339 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: To investigate the information acquisition, selection criteria and selection methods of Mongolian dentists regarding adhesive agents for bonded restorations, and to provide future direction for continuing education. Materials and Methods: One hundred Mongolian dentists were interviewed and asked to complete a questionnaire containing 7 questions on general information about the responder, 8 questions on information acquisition and selection of bonded restoration agents, and 10 questions on continuing education. Results: Objective and credible information regarding bonded restoration materials were not being acquired, and logical material selection was not being made. The extent of continuing education was inadequate and not enough information regarding education was being acquired. The participants responded positively to online supplementary education. Conclusion: A systemized approach needs to be established in Mongolian dentistry to enable organized delivery of evidence-based guidelines and information, and logical selection of the numerous and various bonded restoration agents. Furthermore, the education of dentists, through various means, is required to enable proper use of the selected materials.
Keywords
Mongolia; adhesive restoration materials; information; continuing education;
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