Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas en relación con el flujo digital en residentes de primer semestre de las especialidades clínicas de odontología

Abstract

Introduction. It is necessary for recently graduated dental professionals to have knowledge in the management and use of digital flow in dentistry. By not having prior knowledge in this, they may find themselves at a disadvantage compared to professionals with knowledge, attitudes and practices in digital flow. Aim. To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices related to the digital flow in dentistry among postgraduate residents of the specialties offered at the Santo Tomás University through a questionnaire developed in Google Forms. Materials and methods. Cross-sectional observational study, with a sample of 44 residents from all specialties. Instrument with 20 questions, sociodemographic variables, knowledge, attitudes, practices and experience and level of confidence. Absolute frequencies and percentages were calculated for qualitative and median (IQR) for quantitative; bivariate with Chi2 test or Fisher's exact test (p<0.05). Results. Predominance of the female sex (58.7%), median age of 29 years (IQR 22-43), predominance of knowledge of orthodontic specialties (33.3%) and periodontics (33.3%). Conclusion. No statistical significance was found in the bivariate analysis, possibly due to the sample size of residents. 29.5% of the participants have low knowledge about digital flow in dentistry. The survey was based on participants' self-assessment; Although there is growing interest in digital flow in postgraduate dental residents, more training opportunities are needed so that residents can acquire the skills and experience necessary to implement digital flow in their clinical practice.