Confidence Level of Interns for Performing Root Canal Treatment: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Rupam Tripathi Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal
  • Nisha Acharya Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, TU-TH, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sirjana Dahal Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, TU-TH, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Jwolan Khadka KIST Medical College, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Pujan Kranti Kayastha College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Nepal
  • Manisha Nepal Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kavre, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v11i01.54647

Keywords:

Confidence level, Dental interns, Endodontic treatment, Questionnaire

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Due to various anatomic complexities  within root canals, endodontic treatment sometimes become a difficult dental procedure to perform even for the specialist. Many dental students consider endodontics to be complicated and stressful. However, dental students must be competent enough to manage specific clinical procedures. This study was conducted to assess the confidence level of dental interns in performing endodontic treatment.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among dental interns of Nepal from December 2021 to January 2022. Ethical clearance was obtained from institutional review committee of UCMS (UCMS/IRC/105/20). Census method was used for selecting study participants. An online questionnaire was distributed that covered demographic details and the interns’ confidence level regarding endodontic treatment. Participants  were asked to indicate their self confidence level by Likert scoring system ranging between 1-5. The data were analyzed in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 software.

RESULTS

Majority of dental interns were confident in establishing successful communication with pa¬tients during diagnosis, root canal treatment and irrigation.  Placement of rubber dam, root canal shaping and management of flare-ups were the procedures in which dental interns reported the lowest confidence (2.21±1.047, 2.65±.974, 3.31±.780).  Lowest confidence was reported in the treatment of maxillary followed by mandibular molars (2.72±.821 and 3.14± .959). They also reported the lowest confidence in teeth with root resorptions, immature apices and re-treatment cases (2.39±.842, 2.49±.836 and 2.52±.981).

CONCLUSION

Dental interns reported confidence in carrying out basic endodontic skills but lower confidence in challenging and complicated procedures. Further training should be emphasized in management of such situations.

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Author Biographies

Rupam Tripathi, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Nisha Acharya, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, TU-TH, Kathmandu, Nepal

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Sirjana Dahal, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, TU-TH, Kathmandu, Nepal

Department of Community Dentistry

Jwolan Khadka, KIST Medical College, Lalitpur, Nepal

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Pujan Kranti Kayastha, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Nepal

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Manisha Nepal, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kavre, Nepal

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

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Published

2023-05-11

How to Cite

Rupam Tripathi, Nisha Acharya, Sirjana Dahal, Jwolan Khadka, Pujan Kranti Kayastha, & Manisha Nepal. (2023). Confidence Level of Interns for Performing Root Canal Treatment: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences, 11(01), 55–59. https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v11i01.54647

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 01 (2023): Issue 27

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