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How do general dentists become familiar with the new Dental materials and technologies? A qualitative study in the city of Yazd
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Mina Soltanianzadeh    , Danial Javadianzadeh , Seyed Mostafa Mahmoudi , Maryam Kazemipoor * |
| Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services , dr.kazemipoor@gmail.com |
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Background and Aim: In the world of dentistry, new materials and technologies are rapidly advancing. These advancements allow dentists to offer more efficient, precise, and comfortable treatment options to their patients. This study aimed to explore the experiences of general dentists in the city of Yazd with new dental materials and technologies.
Materials and Methods: This qualitative study, using a phenomenological approach, was conducted on 10 general dentists in Yazd in 2023. Participants were randomly selected, and data were collected through in-depth and semi-structured interviews. The interviews were recorded and then transcribed into text. Relevant content related to the study's objectives was extracted from the transcripts, coded, and categorized. Data analysis was performed manually using content analysis methods.
Results: Dentists became familiar with new materials through the internet, virtual spaces, companies, and vendor websites, colleagues, various congresses, and refresher courses. They were introduced to new dental technologies through training courses, offline educational materials, refresher courses, colleague and specialist recommendations, and virtual spaces. The criteria for selecting new dental materials by participants included quality, price, handling ability, company advertisements, colleague recommendations, and the dentist's own evaluation. The criteria for selecting new dental technologies included implementation methods, article and reference approval, price, and colleague experience.
Conclusion: It seems that general dentists in Yazd are highly interested in using new materials and technologies in dentistry. This enthusiasm is due to the numerous advantages of new materials and technologies, including increased precision, efficiency, and comfort in providing services to patients. Additionally, given the rapid pace of advancements in dentistry, there is a need for continuous support for dentists to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. Therefore, emphasizing the importance of continuous education and updating dentists' information can significantly contribute to providing better and more efficient services to patients.
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Article number: 9 |
| Keywords: Continuing Dental Education, Dental technology, Dental materials, Qualitative research |
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Type of Study: original article |
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