Conocimientos y actitudes acerca de CBCT en docentes y estudiantes de posgrado de la Universidad Santo Tomás de Bucaramanga

Abstract

Introduction: The improvement of image resolution and accuracy facilitates the visualization of anatomical structures, as a consequence to technological advances such as CBCT. The reconstruction of 3D images and their incorporation in clinical practice have allowed an adequate diagnosis, consequently a better elaboration of treatment plans. Objective: To evaluate the levels of knowledge and attitude about CBCT in postgraduate students and teachers of the Universidad Santo Tomás. Materials and methods: Through an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study, graduate students and teachers of the USTA were evaluated using a questionnaire composed of 3 categories: sociodemographic, level of knowledge and attitudes. The questionnaire consisted of 22 questions, where the number of correct answers classified the knowledge into: good, fair and poor; the attitude was classified into: positive, indifferent and no opinion, with the purpose of evaluating the level of knowledge and attitude towards CBCT of the participants. The output variable was determined by knowledge and attitudes regarding CBCT. The results were analyzed by applying Fisher's exact test, establishing an alpha of 5%. Results: The data obtained by 88 respondents were analyzed. It was found that 86.4% of the participants used CBCT in their clinical practice. However, 57% of the participants using CBCT had poor knowledge and 29% had fair knowledge. No significant statistical differences were evident between variables, with the exception of the interaction between attitudes and specialty. Conclusions: It was evidenced that the professionals despite presenting poor knowledge and an indifferent attitude about CBCT have increased its use currently, which demonstrates the need to incorporate seminars that highlight the importance of this diagnostic aid in dental practice.