Management of Pregnant Patients in Dentistry- Investigation of the Knowledge of Undergraduate Students
Keywords:
Trimester; Pregnancy; Dental treatmentAbstract
Aim: This study aims at evaluating the knowledge and awareness of students in managing pregnant patients seeking dental treatment.
Material and Methods: After obtaining approval from the research committee, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh a cross-sectional study was conducted in 400 female students from the college comprising of level 8 to 12.
Results: Since the study was based on female dental students’ knowledge about dental considerations in pregnant patients, no crosstabulation was done between gender and knowledge of pregnant patient management.
Conclusion: Overall, the knowledge of students regarding the management of a pregnant patient was limited.