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Survey of recently board‐certified Prosthodontists on the board certification process. part 1: Demographics
Journal of Prosthodontics, 2003Co-Authors: Behnoush Rashedi, Vicki C. PetropoulosAbstract:Purpose A survey of recently board-certified Prosthodontists was conducted in 2001. The purpose of this survey was to identify trends that assisted candidates in attaining diplomate status. Materials and Methods A questionnaire was mailed to 176 diplomates who had become board certified between the years 1993 and 2001. Of these, 131 board-certified Prosthodontists returned the completed survey, resulting in a response rate of 74%. The mean, median, and range of responses were computed when applicable. Results Results from this survey show that the mean number of years from completion of a postdoctoral program to achieving board certification was 6 years, with a median of 4 years and a range of 1 to 23 years. The mean number of years from the time of completion of a postdoctoral program to board eligibility was 2.3 years, with a median of 1 year and a range of 0 to 22 years. The mean number of years from board eligibility to board certification was 3.9 years, with a median of 3 years and a range of 0 to 17 years. The military was the most frequently reported employment status at the time the respondents took Parts 1–4 of the boards. A total of 54% of the diplomates reported that they challenged Part 1 separately, and then challenged Parts 2, 3, and 4 together; 79% of the diplomates were encouraged by their graduate program director/faculty to challenge the board; and 48% of the diplomates reported that their patients received free dental treatment. Conclusions Certain trends were observed regarding diplomates who succeeded in their efforts to challenge the board examination. The largest group who challenged the board certification examinations comprised members of the armed forces. Most Prosthodontists challenged Part 1 before challenging the remaining 3 parts. In an effort to encourage more Prosthodontists to challenge the board examination, numerous changes were made between 1992 and 1998; however, most of the diplomates did not take advantage of those changes.
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Survey of recently board‐certified Prosthodontists on the board‐certification process. Part 2: Preparation and impact
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2003Co-Authors: Behnoush Rashedi, Joy Bockstein Abt, Vicki C. PetropoulosAbstract:Purpose A 2-part survey of recently board-certified Prosthodontists was conducted in 2001. The first part of the survey, published in June 2003, determined the trends that assisted the candidates in attaining diplomate status. The second part of the survey was done to determine the preparation methods and resources used to prepare for the examination, the most difficult part of the examination, the most gratifying aspect of becoming board-certified, their current employment status, and whether board certification had any positive impact on their employment. Materials and Methods A questionnaire was mailed to 176 diplomates who had become board certified between the years 1993–2001. Of these, 131 board-certified Prosthodontists returned the completed survey, resulting in a response rate of 74%. Results Results from this survey showed that 91% of the diplomates had taken the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) Board Preparation course; most of the diplomates (41%) prepared for the boards by reviewing prosthodontic literature, reading textbooks, using the ACP Study Guide, and seeking the help of other board-certified Prosthodontists; 89% of the diplomates felt that achieving board certification had a positive influence in their employment; 39% of the diplomates indicated that Part 2 of the examination was the most difficult to prepare for, and 41% indicated that Part 2 was the most difficult section; the majority of diplomates (31%) were employed by the military, and the most gratifying aspect of becoming board-certified was personal accomplishment (83%). Conclusions Trends were observed regarding Prosthodontists who succeeded with their efforts to challenge the board examination. The majority of the diplomates were employed by the military. Most of the respondents indicated that they took the ACP Board Preparation course and found it helpful. The largest percentage of respondents reported that Part 2 was both the most difficult part to prepare for, as well as the most difficult to complete. The most gratifying aspect of becoming board-certified was personal accomplishment.
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2008 Survey of Pro Bono Services Provided by Practicing Prosthodontists
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2010Co-Authors: Steven J. Sadowsky, David L. Pfeifer, Charles J. GoodacreAbstract:Purpose: The purpose of this article is to analyze data from the results of the 2008 Survey of Pro Bono Services Provided by Practicing Prosthodontists. Survey results are used to examine characteristics and to compare the charitable care rendered by practicing Prosthodontists to the dental field at large. Materials and Methods: The character and incidence of pro bono services (PBS) provided by Prosthodontists are based on a 2008 survey, made possible through an American College of Prosthodontists Board of Directors’ sponsored initiative. Survey results are used to assess the distribution of respondents practicing the specialty of prosthodontics in the United States, percentage of Prosthodontists who render pro bono dental services for the community, percentage of total patient care devoted to pro bono treatment at no charge, number of patients treated annually with PBS, monetary value of pro bono care annually, types of pro bono procedures, percentage of practitioners using Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index (PDI), PBS by PDI category to assess complexity of donated work, and percentage of practicing Prosthodontists using informatics to track services by the PDI. Results: Thirty-nine states were represented in the survey data. The highest responses were in the most populous states. The percentage of practicing Prosthodontists providing PBS was 71.7%. For this cohort, the annual percentage of total care provided for treatment at no fee was greater than 1% in more than 54.8% of the practices. Almost 50% of these Prosthodontists reported treating more than five patients per year at no charge. The average annual value of donated services was $25,078.00. The types of services rendered were most frequently diagnostic (83.5%) and radiographic (76.6%), followed by operative dentistry (61.5%) and fixed prosthodontics (49.4%). The percentage of practicing Prosthodontists using the PDI to establish the complexity of PBS was 17.9%. For those using the PDI, there was almost an even distribution in categories I-IV. Informatics was used to track PBS in only 3% of the respondents. Conclusion: Based on this survey, practicing Prosthodontists compare favorably to dental generalists and other specialists in terms of the annual dollar value donated in pro bono care. Their treatment addresses a broad scope of prosthodontic services including the restoration of patients with complex needs.
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Private Practice of Prosthodontists: Current Conditions of Practice in the United States
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2010Co-Authors: Kent D. Nash, David L. Pfeifer, Steven J. Sadowsky, David D. CarrierAbstract:Purpose: The purpose of this article is to examine data and results from the 2008 Survey of Prosthodontists. Survey results are used to examine current trends and characteristics of Prosthodontists in private practice. Materials and Methods: Characteristics of Prosthodontists and conditions of private practice are based on surveys conducted in 2002, 2005, and 2008 sponsored by the American College of Prosthodontists. Survey results are used to estimate several characteristics including age, gender, number of patient visits, hours in the practice, employment of staff, referral sources, and financial conditions (gross receipts, expenses of the practice, and net income of Prosthodontists). Results: The average age of a private-practicing Prosthodontist reached 51 years in 2007; 12.3 is the number of years in the current practice; and most Prosthodontists (71%) are solo private practitioners. The average amount of time per week by Prosthodontists in the practice averaged 36.1 hours, and Prosthodontists treated an average of 44.1 patient visits per week. The largest source of patient referrals is the patient themselves. The largest percentage of a Prosthodontist's treatment time is spent rendering procedures in fixed prosthodontics, but this percentage has declined since 2001. In 2007, the average gross billings of a practicing Prosthodontist reached $805,675; average total practice expenses were $518,255; the mean net earnings of practitioners were $268,930. Conclusion: In 2007, Prosthodontists in private practice paid out about $1.4 billion in practice expenses to provide $2.2 billion dollars in prosthodontic care. Based on survey results from 2007 and the previous 6 years, specialization in prosthodontic care continues to be an economically attractive and productive healthcare profession in the United States.
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The Private Practice of Prosthodontists: Current and Future Conditions of Practice in the United States (Part 2)
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2007Co-Authors: Kent D. Nash, David L. PfeiferAbstract:Purpose: Data are used to examine current and future conditions important to the private practice of prosthodontics. A concern is raised as to whether the future supply of Prosthodontists is in sync with the dynamics of the US population and patient population. Materials and Methods: Four trends are examined using data from various sources. The trends include: (1) growth in the number of private practicing Prosthodontists, (2) projections of the future number of private practicing Prosthodontists, (3) first year enrollment in dental schools, and (4) enrollments and graduates in residency programs. Results: The number of private practicing Prosthodontists has increased modestly over the past 21 years, growing 1.33% per year. The number of private practitioners is projected to reach 4,125 in 2025. A key variable in this projection is the growing number of elderly adults. While dental school enrollments have been increasing, concern is raised about the amount of exposure by students to an undergraduate curriculum in prosthodontics. There has been a general decline in enrollment in the nation's prosthodontics residency programs at the rate of −2.9% per year. An average of 181 program graduates are needed to achieve the 4125 projected number of private practitioners. Conclusion: Increasing demand for services from Prosthodontists is supported by an increasing US population size and a growing population of elderly. Efforts to grow the number of private practicing Prosthodontists will have to consider several concerns including residency program enrollments, undergraduate exposure to prosthodontics, and the overall economic returns expected from engaging in the private practice of prosthodontics. Choosing a career as a private practicing Prosthodontist is a timely consideration and complimented by expected increases in demand for care and favorable financial returns to practice.
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Prosthodontists in private practice: current and future conditions of practice in the United States (part I).
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2007Co-Authors: Kent D. Nash, David L. PfeiferAbstract:Purpose: The purpose of this study was to use data from surveys of Prosthodontists to examine the current conditions and characteristics of Prosthodontists in private practice in the United States. Materials and Methods: Characteristics of Prosthodontists and conditions of practice are based on the 2002 Survey of Prosthodontists and the 2005 Survey of Prosthodontists. Both surveys were conducted by the American College of Prosthodontists. Several characteristics of private practice/practitioners are estimated including age, gender, number of patient visits, hours in the practice, employment of staff, and financial conditions (gross receipts, expenses of the practice, and net income of Prosthodontists) Results: In 2004, the average age of private practitioners was 50 years. Years since graduation from dental school averaged 23.4 years, and years since completion of residency was 18.3 years. Prosthodontists spent an average of 35.7 hours per week in the office and 29.5 hours treating patients. In 2004, the average gross revenue per owner of a private practice reached $782,130, and mean net income was $258,490. The largest percentage of Prosthodontist time was spent providing six procedures including fixed prosthodontics, implant services, complete dentures, operative care, diagnosis, and partial dentures. Conclusion: The United States spends about $1.8 billion on prosthodontic services provided by Prosthodontists in private practice. Prosthodontists spend $1.1 billion dollars in expenses and treat an estimated 1.1 million patients per year.
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prosthodontics as a specialty private practice net income of private practitioners
Journal of Prosthodontics, 2006Co-Authors: Kent D. Nash, David L. PfeiferAbstract:Purpose: The aim of this study was to use data from a survey of Prosthodontists in the US to examine average net earnings of Prosthodontists in private practice. Materials and Methods: A survey of 2500 Prosthodontists in the US was used to estimate the net earnings of practicing Prosthodontists. The national average net earnings of Prosthodontists in private practice was estimated along with average earnings for subgroups of Prosthodontists. Estimates for private practitioners by age, gender, size of practice, full-time/part-time status, practice ownership, and by type of treatment procedures rendered by the practitioner were also included. Results: Average earnings for Prosthodontists in private practice on a primary or secondary basis were estimated to be $215,300 and for Prosthodontists who own or share in the ownership of a private practice, $233,920. Reported earnings estimates ranged from $96,160 for nonowners of a private practice and $103,350 for part-time private practitioners to $233,920 for practice owners and $275,170 for Prosthodontists in practice with two Prosthodontists. The average earnings of Prosthodontists who are practice owners were estimated to be 35% higher than the corresponding general practitioners. Conclusion: Average net earnings are often used to examine the current economic health of a profession. The average net earnings of Prosthodontists in private practice exceed the average net income reported by the American Dental Association for all dentists and all general practitioners and they are competitive with earnings among all specialty groups. This evaluation of the net earnings of Prosthodontists shows that prosthodontics offers a competitive career opportunity for the general dentist with a personal desire to pursue advanced dental education in a specialty as a profession.
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Private Practice of Prosthodontists in the United States: Results from the 2017 Survey of Prosthodontists and Trends Since 2001.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2018Co-Authors: Kent D. Nash, Douglas G. BentingAbstract:PURPOSE To review data and results from past surveys of Prosthodontists sponsored and conducted by the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP). Specifically, results are examined and presented from the most recently conducted survey in 2017. Trends and changes in characteristics impacting the private practice of Prosthodontists over time are discussed using results from six surveys completed in 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014, and 2017. MATERIALS AND METHODS Results from the past surveys of Prosthodontists are statistically examined and used to estimate several characteristics of the current population of practicing Prosthodontists. The selected characteristics include age, gender, hours in the practice, employment of staff, referral sources, and financial conditions (e.g., gross receipts, expenses in the practice, and net income of Prosthodontists). While the most recent survey was conducted during the year 2017, the respondents reported survey data for the previous year of 2016. RESULTS The average age of private practice respondents in 2016 was 50 years; 23 years since graduation from dental school and 18 years since completion of residency; an average of 18 years since starting practice as a Prosthodontist, with 52% in solo practice. The mean number of hours per week in the practice was 33.9 hours and the mean number of hours treating patients averaged 28.3 hours per week. The single largest source of referrals is the Prosthodontist's patients (24.8%), while general practitioners are a close second source of referrals (21.8%). Salaries paid by prosthodontic practices reached 55% of total practice expenses. The mean nominal net income in 2016 of Prosthodontists in private practice was $231,140 while the mean total net income from all prosthodontic sources was $263,850. CONCLUSION Changes have continued to take place in the private practice of prosthodontics during most of the last decade. The average age of Prosthodontists has declined since 2010. Hours in practice and hours treating patients have declined at a rate of about 1% per year since 2001. Mean net earnings of Prosthodontists have declined at a rate of 1.6% since 2001 and 3.1% per year since 2007. The Prosthodontist private practice industry, not unlike dentistry as a whole, has undergone economic and practice challenges that have affected the conditions of private practice during the last decade.
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Private Practice of Prosthodontists in the United States: Results from the 2008, 2011, and 2014 Surveys of Prosthodontists: Private Practice of Prosthodontists
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2013Co-Authors: Kent D. Nash, Douglas G. BentingAbstract:Purpose To review data and results from past surveys of Prosthodontists sponsored and conducted by the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP). Specifically, most results are examined and presented from the surveys conducted in 2008, 2011, and 2014. Selected survey results are examined for Prosthodontists in private practice. Materials and Methods Results from past surveys of Prosthodontists were statistically examined and used to estimate several characteristics of the current population of practicing Prosthodontists. The selected characteristics included age, gender, number of patient visits, hours in the practice, employment of staff, referral sources, and financial conditions (e.g., gross receipts, expenses in the practice, and net income of Prosthodontists). While the most recent survey was conducted during the year 2014, the respondents reported survey data for the previous year of 2013. Results The average age of a private practice Prosthodontist in 2013 reached 52 years; 26 years since graduation from dental school and 20 years since completion of residency; an average of 20 years since starting practice as a Prosthodontist, with 52.2% in solo practice. The mean number of hours per week in the practice was 32.6 hours, and practicing Prosthodontists treated an average of 33 patient visits per week. The single largest source of referrals is the Prosthodontist's patients, while general practitioners are a close second source of referrals. The largest percentage of time spent treating patients is for fixed prosthodontics (21%), which has declined from a mean of 24.1% reported in 2007. The mean amount of nominal gross billings in 2013 was $654,270 per Prosthodontist, which was lower than the mean gross billings in both 2007 and 2010; average total practice expenses were $577,480; and the mean nominal net earnings in 2013 of Prosthodontists in private practice was $225,280. Conclusion Changes have continued to take place in the private practice of prosthodontics during most of the last decade. The Prosthodontist private practice industry, not unlike dentistry as a whole, has undergone economic and practice challenges that have affected the conditions of the private practice of Prosthodontists.
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Private Practice of Prosthodontists: Current Conditions of Practice in the United States
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2010Co-Authors: Kent D. Nash, David L. Pfeifer, Steven J. Sadowsky, David D. CarrierAbstract:Purpose: The purpose of this article is to examine data and results from the 2008 Survey of Prosthodontists. Survey results are used to examine current trends and characteristics of Prosthodontists in private practice. Materials and Methods: Characteristics of Prosthodontists and conditions of private practice are based on surveys conducted in 2002, 2005, and 2008 sponsored by the American College of Prosthodontists. Survey results are used to estimate several characteristics including age, gender, number of patient visits, hours in the practice, employment of staff, referral sources, and financial conditions (gross receipts, expenses of the practice, and net income of Prosthodontists). Results: The average age of a private-practicing Prosthodontist reached 51 years in 2007; 12.3 is the number of years in the current practice; and most Prosthodontists (71%) are solo private practitioners. The average amount of time per week by Prosthodontists in the practice averaged 36.1 hours, and Prosthodontists treated an average of 44.1 patient visits per week. The largest source of patient referrals is the patient themselves. The largest percentage of a Prosthodontist's treatment time is spent rendering procedures in fixed prosthodontics, but this percentage has declined since 2001. In 2007, the average gross billings of a practicing Prosthodontist reached $805,675; average total practice expenses were $518,255; the mean net earnings of practitioners were $268,930. Conclusion: In 2007, Prosthodontists in private practice paid out about $1.4 billion in practice expenses to provide $2.2 billion dollars in prosthodontic care. Based on survey results from 2007 and the previous 6 years, specialization in prosthodontic care continues to be an economically attractive and productive healthcare profession in the United States.
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The Private Practice of Prosthodontists: Current and Future Conditions of Practice in the United States (Part 2)
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2007Co-Authors: Kent D. Nash, David L. PfeiferAbstract:Purpose: Data are used to examine current and future conditions important to the private practice of prosthodontics. A concern is raised as to whether the future supply of Prosthodontists is in sync with the dynamics of the US population and patient population. Materials and Methods: Four trends are examined using data from various sources. The trends include: (1) growth in the number of private practicing Prosthodontists, (2) projections of the future number of private practicing Prosthodontists, (3) first year enrollment in dental schools, and (4) enrollments and graduates in residency programs. Results: The number of private practicing Prosthodontists has increased modestly over the past 21 years, growing 1.33% per year. The number of private practitioners is projected to reach 4,125 in 2025. A key variable in this projection is the growing number of elderly adults. While dental school enrollments have been increasing, concern is raised about the amount of exposure by students to an undergraduate curriculum in prosthodontics. There has been a general decline in enrollment in the nation's prosthodontics residency programs at the rate of −2.9% per year. An average of 181 program graduates are needed to achieve the 4125 projected number of private practitioners. Conclusion: Increasing demand for services from Prosthodontists is supported by an increasing US population size and a growing population of elderly. Efforts to grow the number of private practicing Prosthodontists will have to consider several concerns including residency program enrollments, undergraduate exposure to prosthodontics, and the overall economic returns expected from engaging in the private practice of prosthodontics. Choosing a career as a private practicing Prosthodontist is a timely consideration and complimented by expected increases in demand for care and favorable financial returns to practice.
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Prosthodontists in private practice: current and future conditions of practice in the United States (part I).
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2007Co-Authors: Kent D. Nash, David L. PfeiferAbstract:Purpose: The purpose of this study was to use data from surveys of Prosthodontists to examine the current conditions and characteristics of Prosthodontists in private practice in the United States. Materials and Methods: Characteristics of Prosthodontists and conditions of practice are based on the 2002 Survey of Prosthodontists and the 2005 Survey of Prosthodontists. Both surveys were conducted by the American College of Prosthodontists. Several characteristics of private practice/practitioners are estimated including age, gender, number of patient visits, hours in the practice, employment of staff, and financial conditions (gross receipts, expenses of the practice, and net income of Prosthodontists) Results: In 2004, the average age of private practitioners was 50 years. Years since graduation from dental school averaged 23.4 years, and years since completion of residency was 18.3 years. Prosthodontists spent an average of 35.7 hours per week in the office and 29.5 hours treating patients. In 2004, the average gross revenue per owner of a private practice reached $782,130, and mean net income was $258,490. The largest percentage of Prosthodontist time was spent providing six procedures including fixed prosthodontics, implant services, complete dentures, operative care, diagnosis, and partial dentures. Conclusion: The United States spends about $1.8 billion on prosthodontic services provided by Prosthodontists in private practice. Prosthodontists spend $1.1 billion dollars in expenses and treat an estimated 1.1 million patients per year.
Behnoush Rashedi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Survey of recently board‐certified Prosthodontists on the board certification process. part 1: Demographics
Journal of Prosthodontics, 2003Co-Authors: Behnoush Rashedi, Vicki C. PetropoulosAbstract:Purpose A survey of recently board-certified Prosthodontists was conducted in 2001. The purpose of this survey was to identify trends that assisted candidates in attaining diplomate status. Materials and Methods A questionnaire was mailed to 176 diplomates who had become board certified between the years 1993 and 2001. Of these, 131 board-certified Prosthodontists returned the completed survey, resulting in a response rate of 74%. The mean, median, and range of responses were computed when applicable. Results Results from this survey show that the mean number of years from completion of a postdoctoral program to achieving board certification was 6 years, with a median of 4 years and a range of 1 to 23 years. The mean number of years from the time of completion of a postdoctoral program to board eligibility was 2.3 years, with a median of 1 year and a range of 0 to 22 years. The mean number of years from board eligibility to board certification was 3.9 years, with a median of 3 years and a range of 0 to 17 years. The military was the most frequently reported employment status at the time the respondents took Parts 1–4 of the boards. A total of 54% of the diplomates reported that they challenged Part 1 separately, and then challenged Parts 2, 3, and 4 together; 79% of the diplomates were encouraged by their graduate program director/faculty to challenge the board; and 48% of the diplomates reported that their patients received free dental treatment. Conclusions Certain trends were observed regarding diplomates who succeeded in their efforts to challenge the board examination. The largest group who challenged the board certification examinations comprised members of the armed forces. Most Prosthodontists challenged Part 1 before challenging the remaining 3 parts. In an effort to encourage more Prosthodontists to challenge the board examination, numerous changes were made between 1992 and 1998; however, most of the diplomates did not take advantage of those changes.
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Survey of recently board‐certified Prosthodontists on the board‐certification process. Part 2: Preparation and impact
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2003Co-Authors: Behnoush Rashedi, Joy Bockstein Abt, Vicki C. PetropoulosAbstract:Purpose A 2-part survey of recently board-certified Prosthodontists was conducted in 2001. The first part of the survey, published in June 2003, determined the trends that assisted the candidates in attaining diplomate status. The second part of the survey was done to determine the preparation methods and resources used to prepare for the examination, the most difficult part of the examination, the most gratifying aspect of becoming board-certified, their current employment status, and whether board certification had any positive impact on their employment. Materials and Methods A questionnaire was mailed to 176 diplomates who had become board certified between the years 1993–2001. Of these, 131 board-certified Prosthodontists returned the completed survey, resulting in a response rate of 74%. Results Results from this survey showed that 91% of the diplomates had taken the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) Board Preparation course; most of the diplomates (41%) prepared for the boards by reviewing prosthodontic literature, reading textbooks, using the ACP Study Guide, and seeking the help of other board-certified Prosthodontists; 89% of the diplomates felt that achieving board certification had a positive influence in their employment; 39% of the diplomates indicated that Part 2 of the examination was the most difficult to prepare for, and 41% indicated that Part 2 was the most difficult section; the majority of diplomates (31%) were employed by the military, and the most gratifying aspect of becoming board-certified was personal accomplishment (83%). Conclusions Trends were observed regarding Prosthodontists who succeeded with their efforts to challenge the board examination. The majority of the diplomates were employed by the military. Most of the respondents indicated that they took the ACP Board Preparation course and found it helpful. The largest percentage of respondents reported that Part 2 was both the most difficult part to prepare for, as well as the most difficult to complete. The most gratifying aspect of becoming board-certified was personal accomplishment.
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Awareness and Treatment Decisions on Tooth Wear among Jordanian Dentists and Prosthodontists: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.
International journal of dentistry, 2020Co-Authors: Samiha Sartawi, Nesreen A. Salim, Duaa TaimAbstract:Objectives To assess the awareness, knowledge, and treatment decisions by dentists in Jordan regarding tooth wear. Materials and methods A questionnaire was disseminated to a random sample of 200 general dentists and 100 Prosthodontists working in the Ministry of Health, academia, private practices, and military services. Chi square and independent t-tests were performed for statistical analysis. Results Hundred and seventy-nine dentists and Prosthodontists responded (59.7% response rate), of which 71.5% was females. 83.8% of the dentists reported they see patients with tooth wear. 61.5% registered wear lesions in the patient file, and 68.2% reported they find a probable cause of tooth wear. 87.2% of the dentists reported that bruxism is the most common cause in Jordan. 63.3% dentists treated their patients. 46.4% reported they "always" record a dietary history. 77.7% did not think that tooth wear is linked to caries. Low confidence levels were demonstrated among general practitioners in diagnosing and treating tooth wear. Regarding treatment decisions, most dentists decided to restore worn teeth with composite and to construct a night guard. Minimally affected anterior teeth were mostly treated with fluoride. Restoration of posterior worn teeth with overlay was suggested by one-third of the dentists. Conclusion The dentists and Prosthodontists in Jordan are aware of tooth wear. However, examination and documentation were given a little priority by general dentists. On the other hand, there was an agreement among the dentists and Prosthodontists on applying the minimally invasive approach. Clinical Significance. It is challenging for dentists to make the best treatment decision for tooth wear especially as no standard treatment is available. Therefore, this study investigated the awareness and treatment decisions of a sample of dentists and Prosthodontists in Jordan.
