The impact of the Dental Practicality Index on treatment planning

Aim To compare the treatment planning decisions made by undergraduate and postgraduate dental students before after training on use of Dental Practicality Index (DPI). Methodology One hundred eight were randomly assigned to test (DPI) or control groups. The baseline knowledge was assessed in first session; both groups shown 15 clinical scenarios asked assign one four plan options (no treatment, simple complex extract). most appropriate had been agreed a consensus panel experienced dentists. group then trained DPI. In second session, same again different order options. Both completed confidence questionnaire. Results Training with DPI improved mean scores from 9.1 session 10.3 out which statistically significant difference (p = 0.005) when compared 8.9 9.2 session. score 6.5 10. There no correlation between self-reported result scores. Conclusions aids systematic assessment restorative problems students.