Table 2 Level of knowledge of MID principles based on a five-point Likert scale (values as percentages).
Strongly agree | agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
There is a direct relationship between carious lesions and intake of carbohydrates | 54.8 | 41.3 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.4 |
Fluoride is an essential agent in the teeth remineralization process | 29.4 | 60.7 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 0.4 |
Sealant should be used as a routine procedure for high caries-risk children | 64.7 | 27.4 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
ART could be used with high caries-risk childrena | 10.3 | 23.8 | 42.1 | 18.3 | 5.6 |
Sandwich technique is effective in the treatment of caries in permanent teethb | 21.8 | 51.6 | 14.3 | 11.5 | 0.8 |
Sandwich technique is effective in the treatment of caries in primary teethb | 8.7 | 30.6 | 32.9 | 23.8 | 4.0 |
Pit and fissure sealant is effective in treating caries in permanent teeth | 10.7 | 18.3 | 13.5 | 41.3 | 16.3 |
Preventive resin restoration is effective in the treatment of caries in permanent teeth | 13.9 | 34.1 | 23.4 | 22.6 | 6.0 |
CRA should be conducted with all patientsc | 56.7 | 33.3 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
Tunnel preparation is more effective for proximal carious lesions than class II preparation | 7.5 | 21.8 | 36.9 | 31.0 | 2.8 |
Enameloplasty is an effective way to prevent dental caries | 6.0 | 39.7 | 44.4 | 8.7 | 1.2 |
Fluoride toothpaste is effective in treating carious lesions in permanent teeth | 9.9 | 29.4 | 17.1 | 32.9 | 10.7 |
Fluoride varnish is effective in treating carious lesions in permanent teeth | 8.7 | 29.4 | 18.3 | 33.7 | 9.9 |
Fluoride rinse is effective in treating carious lesions in permanent teeth | 6.7 | 25.4 | 19.4 | 38.9 | 9.5 |
CPP-ACP is effective in treating carious lesions in permanent teethd | 4.8 | 19.8 | 58.3 | 13.5 | 3.6 |
Xylitol gum is effective in treating carious lesions in permanent teeth | 6.0 | 21.8 | 32.1 | 32.1 | 7.9 |
