Physicians' views on pediatric preventive dental care

摘要: Physicians who provide primary care for children are considered to be in a unique position dental preventive their patients. No literature relates the amount of oral health education that physicians receive during training. The purpose this study was assess knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs pediatricians family toward children. A questionnaire mailed 398 632 licensed practice state Alabama. response rate after one mailing reminder 46%. Physician's knowledge about many aspects good, but areas great concern were identified. Overall, most respondents received 2 hr or less medical specialty Pediatricians better informed than general prevention counseling related (P < 0.05).