Perceptions on using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) among Malaysian private dentists: a qualitative study

Autores

  • Wen Wu Tan Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST), Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dental Public Health. Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6260-7348
  • Galvin Sim Siang Lin Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST), Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dental Materials. Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3996-5470
  • Hasnah Hashim Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST), Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dental Public Health. Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9005-4528

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4322/bds.2023.e3650

Resumo

Objective: to explore the perceptions of Malaysian private dentists on the use of the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) in their dental practice. Material and Methods: this qualitative study involved individual interviews with twelve general dental practitioners working in the private sector, who has been exposed to ICDAS training during their undergraduate study. Purposive sampling was carried out among private dentists in Malaysia from various states to reflect diversity. The interviews were recorded and transcribed. Data analysis was conducted by thematic analysis. Results: five main barriers were identified through the coding process, namely time factors, lack of training, having no effect on treatment planning, charting difficulties, and low patient awareness on prevention. Better training and a strong requirement by the authorities to use this system were identified as the enabling factors. Conclusion: private dentists in Malaysia encountered a myriad of challenges in adopting the ICDAS index. Hence, it is necessary to provide adequate training and assistance in understanding the benefits of utilizing the ICDAS system, and computerization of data input.

KEYWORDS

Dental caries; Dental education; Dentists; Patient care; Qualitative research.

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2023-05-02

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Tan WW, Lin GSS, Hashim H. Perceptions on using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) among Malaysian private dentists: a qualitative study. BDS [Internet]. 2º de maio de 2023 [citado 5º de setembro de 2025];26(2). Disponível em: https://ojs.ict.unesp.br/index.php/cob/article/view/3650

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v. 26 n. 2 (2023): Apr - Jun / 2023 - Published Mar 2023

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Artigos de Pesquisa Clínica ou Laboratorial

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