The information related to the level of knowledge that Syrian dentists have
about pharmacology and medication used in clinical practice is still not available. Therefore, this study
was carried out to investigate the knowledge toward medication use
d by dentists in Damascus.
Aim: Hepatitis B is a dangerous infection disease which can transmit occupational through dental practice. This study was planned to evaluate the knowledge regarding hepatitis B infection among dentists in Lattakia city. Materials and methods: an Hep
atitis B questionnaire was prepeared, includes information about Hepatitis B infected, transmission, prevention and vaccination. The questionnaire was distributed randomaly through dentists, Data were collected and statistical analysis were conducted. Results: the response rate was (63%), and the dentists level of education regarding hepatitis B was only (57%). On the other hand the specialist dentists level was better than non-specialist dentists (P<0,05). Whereas the male and female level of education was the same (P>0,05). Finally (70%) of responders dentists have completed the hepatitis B vaccination. Conclusion: under the conditions of this study, the dentists level education regarding hepatitis B infection is low, so there is a need to promote about hepatitis B among dentists. HBV immunization should be made mandatory for health care workers.
The aims of this study by sample of dentists to identify the
percentage were used of some common topical anesthetics and
the sedation in their practice and to know if there is a influence of
specialize in OMFS in the results.
