Background: Panoramic radiography is a simple and valuable diagnostic tool in dentistry. The aim of the present study was detecting factors influencing panoramic radiography requests by general dentists in Kerman and their compatibility with FDA recommendation. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on general dentists in Kerman. Data were collected by a questionnaire including demographic variables as well as factors influencing the selection of panoramic radiography and the diagnostic value of panoramic as compared to intra oral radiography. Data were analyzed through SPSS 19 and using t- test and linear regression test. P<0.05 was considered as the statistical significant level. Results: In the present study, 67.9% were men with mean age of 35.3±8.71 years and mean time since graduation was 6.23±5.18 years. Mean score of factors influencing panoramic radiography request was 88.80±4.78 and mean score of the diagnostic value of panoramic as compared to intra oral radiography was 13.80±11.28. There was a significant relationship between responding to the questions related to the diagnostic value of panoramic radiography and participating in continued education programs. Conclusion: Request of panoramic radiography among the general dentists in Kerman is in some cases not according to FDA guidelines and more supervision is recommended.
Torabi, M., Haghani, J., Sharifi, S. N., & Karimi Afshar, M. (2016). Are Panoramic Radiographies Requested by General Dentists in Kerman Based on FDA Recommendations?. Health and Development Journal, 4(4), 296-305.
MLA
Molouk Torabi; Jahangir Haghani; Sayed Naser Sharifi; Marzieh Karimi Afshar. "Are Panoramic Radiographies Requested by General Dentists in Kerman Based on FDA Recommendations?". Health and Development Journal, 4, 4, 2016, 296-305.
HARVARD
Torabi, M., Haghani, J., Sharifi, S. N., Karimi Afshar, M. (2016). 'Are Panoramic Radiographies Requested by General Dentists in Kerman Based on FDA Recommendations?', Health and Development Journal, 4(4), pp. 296-305.
VANCOUVER
Torabi, M., Haghani, J., Sharifi, S. N., Karimi Afshar, M. Are Panoramic Radiographies Requested by General Dentists in Kerman Based on FDA Recommendations?. Health and Development Journal, 2016; 4(4): 296-305.
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