Oral Health Knowledge and Experience of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents in Kuwait: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Table 2

Responses to knowledge questions on preventive measures.

Questions	Correct response	Agreed N (%)	Disagreed N (%)	Don’t know N (%)
Only bottle-fed children get early childhood caries (baby bottle tooth decay)	False	82 (35.6)	143 (62.2)	5 (2.2)
A 3-month-old baby living in non-fluoridated area needs fluoride supplementation	False	118 (51.3)	108 (47.0)	4 (1.7)
Dental decay-causing bacteria can be transmitted between mother and child	True	127 (55.2)	98 (42.6)	5(2.2)
Dental sealants are usually applied to the child’s primary teeth	False	109 (47.4)	117 (50.9)	4 (1.7)
The recommended age for the child’s first dental visit is at 1-year-old	True	142 (61.8)	84 (36.5)	4 (1.7)
Fluoridated toothpaste should not be used in children less than 3 years of age	False	116 (50.4)	110 (47.9)	4 (1.7)