Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Designing Removable Partial Denture Among Interns and Dental Students; Dental Schools in Benghazi \ Libya

Abstract

A removable partial denture is an economical and reversible treatment option thus it is considered as one of the most successful treatment options for partially edentulous patients .The aim of this study was To evaluate the Knowledge and Attitude of undergraduating students and interns in providing proper design of Removable Partial denture (RPD) to Patients in dental schools of Benghazi \ Libya, to improve the undergraduate curriculum that can be beneficial for the newly graduating student and the practicing dentist. Materials and methods : A cross-sectional study design was conducted among dental students and interns at the Faculties of Dentistry of both the University of Benghazi and LIMU. Results : One hundred and thirty registered dentists completed the questionnaire, It was revealed that half (50%) of participants reported never providing RPD service. The majority (63.8%), indicated that they communicate with the laboratory by both marking on the primary cast and laboratory form. less than half (40.8%) of respondents reported that they survey all the time. Almost half (48.5%) reported that their dental technician follows their design instructions .A significant portion of participants (61.5%) believe that designing an RPD is the responsibility of the dentist, The majority of respondents review their basic knowledge before starting an RPD design following the ADA guidelines. Conclusion : Within the limitation of this study we can conclude that; our dental students in both universities (Benghazi and LIMU) have less chance to practice RPD at dental schools On other hand, showed acceptable level of knowledge about designing of RPD. Further practice is recommended.