Research Article

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

Table 4

Experience of the participants with dental problems and dental care.

QuestionsN (%)

How often do you noticeEarly childhood cariesin young children?
 At least once a month100 (43.5)
 At least once a week87 (37.8)
 I don’t check children’s teeth43 (18.7)
How often do you noticeDental Cariesin school-aged children?
 At least once a month73 (31.7)
 At least once a week118 (51.3)
 I don’t check children’s teeth39 (17.0)
 Are you confident in detecting dental caries?146 (63.5)
 Are you familiar enough with “fluoride varnish” for preventive dental care?72 (31.3)
 Are you familiar enough with “dental sealants” for preventive dental care?60 (26.1)
 Are you familiar enough with the management of dental trauma?58 (25.2)

Yes answers only