Amalgam Restorations Teaching in Pediatric Dentistry
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Dental Amalgam. Basic parameters: from 20 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Amalgam Restorations Teaching in Pediatric Dentistry in Egyptian Universities: A Cross-sectional Study
Overview
To assess the pediatric dentistry educator's perception about teaching and using dental amalgam as restoration for primary teeth.
Detailed description
Dental education has long emphasized the development of clinical skills necessary for restorative procedures. Among these, amalgam restorations have been a foundational component of dental curricula for decades due to their durability, cost-effectiveness, and historical prominence in restorative dentistry. However, in recent years, the use of amalgam has become a subject of debate due to environmental concerns related to mercury content, alongside the increasing popularity of composite materials.
To our knowledge no current data is available regarding teaching amalgam in pediatric dentistry in Egyptian dental universities. So, the aim of this study is to assess the pediatric dentistry educator's perception about teaching and using dental amalgam as restoration for primary teeth. This could help in making improvements to the dental education system ensuring that future dentists are equipped to offer patients the best treatment options based on individual needs, improving overall oral health outcomes.
Primary outcome measures
- Pediatric dentistry educator's perception about teaching amalgam restorations [Time frame: 1 month]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Pediatric dentistry educator's experience and confidence about using dental amalgam as restoration for primary teeth [Time frame: 1 month]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Participants included will be Pediatric dentistry educators in Egyptian universities with at least one year experience.
Exclusion criteria
- Pediatric dentistry educators who are not willing to participate or to complete the questionnaire will be excluded also administrative and non-teaching staff
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Faculty of dentistry Cairo university — Cairo
Publications
- Azab MM, Yousry YM. Amalgam restorations for primary molars in clinical practice and dental schools: current situation and required changes. BMC Oral Health. 2026 Mar 26;26(1):630. doi: 10.1186/s12903-026-08070-7. PMID 41888783
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06995859 · dental education of amalgam