background and objective : sleep disorders are common medical problems in most of the communities. however, medical students and general practitioners (gps) do not have enough information about sleep disorders. the aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of gps in the field of sleep disorders in iran. materials and methods : in this cross-sectional questio...

background defensive medicine prompts physicians not to admit high-risk patients who need intensive care. this phenomenon not only decreases the quality of healthcare services, but also wastes scarce health resources. defensive medicine occurs in negative and positive forms. hence, the present study aimed to determine frequency of positive and negative defensive medicine behaviors and their und...

background: for medical students, the selection of a specialty is one of the most critical decisions to be made. on a personal level, it determines lifetime career achievements and, for the community, it directly affects the outcome of public health programs. the aim of this study was to investigate which factors were more important among iranian residents when considering a specialty. methods:...

UNLABELLED Coronectomy of mandibular third molars is a well established technique that is going through a resurgence as it seems to reduce the risk of inferior dental nerve (IDN) injury. The reservation with the technique arises because of fear that the retained root will become infected and symptomatic over time. General dental practitioners will be responsible for the long-term review and car...

introduction: despite being the gold standard as well as a routine technique in endodontics, radiographic working length (wl) determination owns many drawbacks. electronic apex-locators (eals) are recommended to complement radiographies. the aim of this study was to evaluate the perceptions of iranian general dental practitioners (gdps) towards using radiography and eal. methods and materials: ...

AIM AND OBJECTIVE The aim and objective is to evaluate the level of awareness and attitude about radiation hazards and safety practices among general dental practitioners in Trivandrum District, Kerala, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 general dental practitioners in Trivandrum District, Kerala, India. Postanswering the questions...