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Knowledge and Attitudes About Advanced Maxillofacial Imaging in Dental Professionals (KAAMI)

14 juni 2026 bijgewerkt door: Sonia Egido Moreno, University of Barcelona

Knowledge and Attitudes About Advanced Maxillofacial Imaging (CBCT, TC, RM, PET/TC y SPECT/TC) in Dental Professionals

Introduction:

Advanced maxillofacial imaging techniques, such as CBCT, CT, MRI, and hybrid modalities (PET/CT and SPECT/CT), have transformed diagnosis and treatment planning in dentistry. However, their increasing availability poses challenges related to the appropriate indication, interpretation, and application of radiation protection principles. Previous studies suggest variability in the level of knowledge and attitudes of dental professionals, which can impact the quality of care and patient safety.

Objective:

To evaluate and compare the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding advanced maxillofacial imaging techniques among general dentists, dentists with postgraduate training, undergraduate/master's students in dentistry, and maxillofacial surgeons.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study will be conducted using a structured questionnaire administered to general dentists, specialists, and students. A non-probability convenience sampling method will be used, with an estimated sample size of 220 participants. Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS (version 31.0.1.0), establishing a significance level of p < 0.05. A descriptive analysis of the variables will be carried out, expressing qualitative variables as frequencies and percentages, and quantitative variables as mean and standard deviation or median and range, depending on their distribution, which will be assessed using normality tests.

For bivariate analysis, ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis tests will be used to compare the level of knowledge, attitudes, and confidence levels between groups, according to the data distribution, with post-hoc analysis in case of significant differences. Ordinal variables, such as the frequency of test requests, will be analyzed using chi-square tests.

Associations between variables will also be explored using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient, Student's t-test, or Mann-Whitney U test, and chi-square tests, depending on the nature of the data.

Expected conclusion:

This study will allow us to identify differences in knowledge and attitudes between groups, as well as detect training needs, contributing to optimizing clinical practice and radiological safety in dentistry.

Studie Overzicht

Toestand

Nog niet aan het werven

Conditie

Interventie / Behandeling

Gedetailleerde beschrijving

This study aims to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and confidence levels of dental professionals and dental students regarding the use of advanced maxillofacial imaging modalities, including cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), medical computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), and single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT). These imaging techniques play an increasingly important role in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management within dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The study will employ a cross-sectional survey design using a structured questionnaire distributed to dentists, dental specialists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and undergraduate and postgraduate dental students. The questionnaire will assess participants' educational background, clinical experience, familiarity with advanced imaging modalities, understanding of radiological principles, confidence in image interpretation, and attitudes toward the clinical use and prescription of these examinations. The project seeks to identify potential differences among professional groups and educational levels, as well as factors associated with greater knowledge and more appropriate use of advanced imaging technologies. Particular attention will be given to awareness of radiation protection principles and the appropriate indication of imaging examinations in dental practice. The findings are expected to contribute to the identification of educational needs and support the development of targeted training strategies aimed at improving diagnostic decision-making, patient safety, and the quality of radiological practice in dentomaxillofacial healthcare.

Studietype

Observationeel

Inschrijving (Geschat)

220

Contacten en locaties

In dit gedeelte vindt u de contactgegevens van degenen die het onderzoek uitvoeren en informatie over waar dit onderzoek wordt uitgevoerd.

Studiecontact

  • Naam: José López-López, Doctor
  • Telefoonnummer: 0034 606457362
  • E-mail: jl.lopez@ub.edu

Deelname Criteria

Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.

Geschiktheidscriteria

Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie

  • Kind
  • Volwassen
  • Oudere volwassene

Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers

Ja

Bemonsteringsmethode

Niet-waarschijnlijkheidssteekproef

Studie Bevolking

The study population consists of dental professionals and dental students, including general dentists, dentists with postgraduate training, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, undergraduate dental students, and postgraduate dental students. Participants will be recruited to assess their knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and clinical practices regarding advanced maxillofacial imaging modalities, including CBCT, CT, MRI, PET/CT, and SPECT/CT.

Beschrijving

Inclusion Criteria:

General dentists, dentists with postgraduate training, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, undergraduate dental students, or postgraduate dental students.

Ability to read and understand the questionnaire language. Willingness to participate and provide informed consent. Completion of the study questionnaire.

Exclusion Criteria:

Refusal or inability to provide informed consent. Incomplete or partially completed questionnaires. Duplicate questionnaire submissions.

Studie plan

Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.

Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

Cohorten en interventies

Groep / Cohort
Interventie / Behandeling
Dental professionals and dental students
Individuals involved in dental education or clinical dental practice, including general dentists, dentists with postgraduate training, undergraduate dental students, graduate students, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons, participating in a survey assessing knowledge and attitudes regarding advanced maxillofacial imaging modalities.
Ander: Submit a questionnaire
Participants will complete a structured, self-administered online questionnaire designed to assess their knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and clinical practices regarding advanced maxillofacial imaging modalities, including CBCT, CT, MRI, PET/CT, and SPECT/CT.

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Level of knowledge regarding advanced maxillofacial imaging techniques (CBCT, CT, MRI, PET/CT and SPECT/CT)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline (at questionnaire completion)
Knowledge score obtained from the structured questionnaire assessing theoretical knowledge of advanced maxillofacial imaging techniques.
Baseline (at questionnaire completion)

Medewerkers en onderzoekers

Hier vindt u mensen en organisaties die betrokken zijn bij dit onderzoek.

Sponsor

University of Barcelona

Medewerkers

Hospital Odontològic UB

Studie record data

Deze datums volgen de voortgang van het onderzoeksdossier en de samenvatting van de ingediende resultaten bij ClinicalTrials.gov. Studieverslagen en gerapporteerde resultaten worden beoordeeld door de National Library of Medicine (NLM) om er zeker van te zijn dat ze voldoen aan specifieke kwaliteitscontrolenormen voordat ze op de openbare website worden geplaatst.

Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start (Geschat)

15 juni 2026

Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)

15 oktober 2026

Studie voltooiing (Geschat)

15 november 2026

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

8 juni 2026

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

14 juni 2026

Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)

16 juni 2026

Updates van studierecords

Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)

16 juni 2026

Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria

14 juni 2026

Laatst geverifieerd

1 juni 2026

Meer informatie

Termen gerelateerd aan deze studie

Trefwoorden

Andere studie-ID-nummers

  • rxquestionnaire
  • 15/2026 (Andere identificatie: Comitè d'Ètica i Investigació amb Medicaments)

Plan Individuele Deelnemersgegevens (IPD)

Bent u van plan om gegevens van individuele deelnemers (IPD) te delen?

NEE

Informatie over medicijnen en apparaten, studiedocumenten

Bestudeert een door de Amerikaanse FDA gereguleerd geneesmiddel

Nee

Bestudeert een door de Amerikaanse FDA gereguleerd apparaatproduct

Nee

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