Level of knowledge of pediatric dentists on awake and sleep bruxism in children

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https://doi.org/10.4322/bds.2024.e4284

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Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of pediatric dentists concerning bruxism in children and explore the subject according to the latest scientific evidence. Material and Methods: Four hundred and twenty-five pediatric dentists filled out an online form comprising 17 statements regarding awake and sleep bruxism in children. Data was analyzed in two distinct ways: participant’s knowledge and statements knowledge. Participant´s knowledge was considered acceptable when at least 10 out of 17 statements were correctly answered. Statements knowledge was considered satisfactory when correctly answered by, at least, 70% of the participants. Results: The average of correct answers was 9.73 (±3.41). Fifty-two percent of the participants showed acceptable knowledge and only 4 statements obtained a percentage of answers considered satisfactory. Conclusion: The knowledge of pediatric dentists regarding awake and sleep bruxism in children is deficient, and continuous education concerning this topic is suggested to avoid misdiagnosis and inadequate management.

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Bruxism; Education; Knowledge; Pediatric dentistry; Surveys and questionnaires.

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2024-09-03

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Buosi JAO, Lima MAV de, Ortega AOL, SALES PINTO FIAMENGUI LM, Cunha CO, Conti PCR, et al. Level of knowledge of pediatric dentists on awake and sleep bruxism in children. BDS [Internet]. 3º de setembro de 2024 [citado 7º de outubro de 2025];27(2). Disponível em: https://ojs.ict.unesp.br/index.php/cob/article/view/4284

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