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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Impact of Pediatric Dentistry Residents Posted in Pediatrics Department: A Retrospective Assessment of 6 Years

Anusha Mohan, Padmanabhan Ramachandran, Padmasani V Ramanan, Selvakumaar Haridoss, Subbalekshmi Natesh

Citation Information : Mohan A, Ramachandran P, Ramanan PV, Haridoss S, Natesh S. Impact of Pediatric Dentistry Residents Posted in Pediatrics Department: A Retrospective Assessment of 6 Years. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021; 14 (1):84-87.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1890

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 14-07-2021

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2021; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim: To measure the influence of rotatory pediatrics postings for dental residents on the outpatient census of the pediatric dentistry department. The secondary aims were to assess the change in trend toward the number of preschool children visiting the department before and after the initiation of pediatrics posting and also to find the percentage of children affected with caries among children visiting the pediatricians. Materials and methods: Retrospectively, the census of the pediatric dentistry department was calculated from 2010 to 2016. The number of preschool children who visited the pediatric dentistry department during this period was determined. From the pediatrics posting records, the dental status of the children, the number screened, the number referred, and the number reported to dentistry following referral were tabulated. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were performed. Results: After the initiation of pediatrics postings for residents, the outpatient census has increased by 26%. There was a significant increase in the number of preschool children visiting the pediatric dentist. About 57.09% of children screened in the pediatrics department had dental disease. Conclusion: There is an increase in the patient flow of the pediatric dentistry department with a greater number of preschool children visiting the pediatric dentist after initiation of the pediatrics postings for residents. More than half the children visiting pediatricians had dental disease requiring professional care. Clinical significance: Pediatrics postings for residents can be used in teaching centers as an opportunity to spread awareness and increase the number of preschool children visiting pediatric dentists, thereby increasing prevention and early intervention of early childhood caries.


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