TODENTJ-25-03-2019_TODENTJ-6-197 1553505404 Bentham Open doi@benthamopen.net Bentham Open The Open Dentistry Journal TODENTJ 1874-2106 12 14 2012 6 1 AM Frydrych LM Slack-Smith JH Park AC Smith Objectives: Dental care forms an important part of the multidisciplinary management of oral cancer patients. The aim of this study was to examine actual and self-perceived knowledge and clinical expertise regarding dental management of oral cancer patients receiving radiation therapy among Western Australian general dentists. Materials and Methods: An invitation to participate in a web-based questionnaire was emailed to 1095 dentists registered with the Australian Dental Association (ADA), WA branch. To assess dentists’ knowledge and expertise, actual and perceived knowledge was investigated. Information regarding type of practice, practice location, year of graduation and number of oral cancer patients treated in the preceding 12 months was also obtained. Results: One hundred and ninety one dentists responded to the survey. General dentists who took part in the study appeared to possess some knowledge regarding dental management of oral cancer patients treated with radiation therapy. The majority of responders however identified deficiencies in their knowledge and willingness to participate in continuing education programs. Conclusion: In view of the rising incidence of oral cancer in Western Australia, efforts should be made to provide more clinically relevant training to dentists in this area. 12 14 2012 197 207 TODENTJ-6-197 1 10.2174/crossmark_policy opendentistryjournal.com benthamopen.com true Peer Reviewed Single blind Checked with iThenticate 2012-7-15 2012-9-9 2012-10-12 2012-12-14 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ 10.2174/1874210601206010197 1553505404 https://opendentistryjournal.com/VOLUME/6/PAGE/197/ https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V6/TODENTJ-6-197/TODENTJ-6-197.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V6/TODENTJ-6-197/TODENTJ-6-197.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V6/TODENTJ-6-197/TODENTJ-6-197.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V6/TODENTJ-6-197/TODENTJ-6-197.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V6/TODENTJ-6-197/TODENTJ-6-197.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V6/TODENTJ-6-197/TODENTJ-6-197.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V6/TODENTJ-6-197/TODENTJ-6-197.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V6/TODENTJ-6-197/TODENTJ-6-197.xml Canberra: AIHW Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2010. 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