Differences in male and female dentists' practice patterns regarding diagnosis and treatment of dental caries: Findings from The Dental Practice-Based Research Network

摘要: ABSTRACT Background A number of articles have addressed differences in productivity between male and female dentists, but little is known about the sexes practice patterns regarding caries management. Methods In this study, authors surveyed general dentists who were members The Dental Practice-Based Research Network (DPBRN) practiced within United States. survey included questions dentists’, practices' patients' characteristics, as well prevention, assessment treatment dental caries. adjusted statistical models for years since school graduation, model, full-time versus part-time status, owner or employee status before making conclusions sex differences. Results Three hundred ninety-three (84 percent) 73 (16 participated. Female recommended at-home fluoride to a significantly larger their patients than did whereas had preference using in-office treatments with pediatric patients. also chose use preventive therapy more often at earlier stages There few terms diagnostic methods, time spent on charges restorative dentistry, busyness practice. Conclusions DPBRN differ from counterparts some aspects caries, even significant covariates taken into account. Practice Implications suggest philosophy greater focus prevention.