Current endodontic practice and use of newer technologies in Australia and New Zealand

Background This study investigated endodontic clinical preferences, adoption of newer technologies and information sources among dentists and endodontists. Methods Dental and endodontic society members in Australia and New Zealand were surveyed online regarding their endodontic treatment preferences...

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Published in:Australian dental journal 2023-09, Vol.68 (3), p.186-196
Main Authors: Cheung, MC, Parashos, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Continuing professional education
diffusion of innovation
general dentists
practice trends
survey
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Summary:Background This study investigated endodontic clinical preferences, adoption of newer technologies and information sources among dentists and endodontists. Methods Dental and endodontic society members in Australia and New Zealand were surveyed online regarding their endodontic treatment preferences, armamentarium, information sources and continuing professional education (CPE) attendance. Results Complete responses were received from 71 endodontic specialists or postgraduates (Group E) and 139 general dentists (Group D). Most of Group E used dental operating microscopes (95.8%), endodontic cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT; 98.6%) and calcium silicate‐based materials (CSBMs; 97.2%), significantly more (P 
ISSN:0045-0421
1834-7819
DOI:10.1111/adj.12967