Add material and practice of periapical radiographic interpretation in the clinical registrar curriculum

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Understanding Periapical Radiography: How Ready for Students of USU's Dental Clinic Registrar?

Periapical radiography is a crucial tool in root canal care, allowing dentists to see dental dental structures, including dental roots, surrounding tissue, and the presence of root channels. In-depth understanding of periapical radiography is very important for the Indonesian Clinical Registrar's Registrar, considering that they will play an active role in providing root canal care in the future. The ability to interpret periapical radiographs accurately is essential for the success of root canal treatment.

Research conducted at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of North Sumatra (USU) revealed the level of knowledge of clinical students' knowledge about the use of periapical radiography in root canal care. This study uses the cross-sectional approach involving 285 students as samples. The results show that the majority of students (99.6%) understand periapical radiography as a common technique applied in root canal care. Furthermore, 89.8% of students are able to identify signs of root canal maintenance failure based on radiographic results.

However, the results of this study also indicate a gap in understanding that needs to be overcome. Only about 35.1% of students understand the minimum length of the periapical area that must be seen in the radiograph. This figure shows the lack of understanding of the right radiographic interpretation in determining the success of root canal care. The ability to interpret radiographs accurately is a critical skill for dentists, and it is essential to address the knowledge gap in this area.

In addition, only 34.4% of students are able to recognize the type of root canal configuration based on radiographs. This shows that students still need to be trained more intensively in interpreting the shape and structure of complex root channels through radiography. The complexity of root canal anatomy requires a high level of understanding and interpretation skills, and it is essential to provide students with the necessary training and practice.

Based on the results of the study, the level of knowledge of Clinical Registrar Students in the USU Faculty of Dentistry is divided into three categories: good (30%), sufficient (51%), and less (19%). This finding underlined the need for efforts to increase student knowledge about periapical radiography. This can be done in various ways, such as:

Curriculum Improvement

Add material and practice of periapical radiographic interpretation in the clinical registrar curriculum: It is essential to include periapical radiography in the curriculum to ensure that students receive adequate training and practice.
Intensive training: Conduct special training on periapical radiographic interpretation for students to improve their understanding and skills.
Interactive learning media: Maximizing the use of interactive learning media such as simulations and videos to facilitate students' understanding.
Effective clinical guidance: Provides a structured clinical guidance and focuses on periapical radiographic interpretation during the root canal care process.

By increasing the knowledge of Clinical Registrar Students on Periapical Radiography, it is hoped that the quality of root canal care in the future can be increased, so that patients get optimal results and minimize the risk of failure. The ability to interpret periapical radiographs accurately is a critical skill for dentists, and it is essential to address the knowledge gap in this area.

The Importance of Periapical Radiography in Root Canal Care

In-depth understanding of periapical radiography is very important for the Indonesian Clinical Registrar's Registrar, considering that they will play an active role in providing root canal care in the future. The ability to interpret periapical radiographs accurately is a critical skill for dentists, and it is essential to address the knowledge gap in this area.

The Current State of Knowledge of Clinical Registrar Students

The Need for Efforts to Increase Student Knowledge

Curriculum Improvement

Add material and practice of periapical radiographic interpretation in the clinical registrar curriculum: It is essential to include periapical radiography in the curriculum to ensure that students receive adequate training and practice.
Intensive training: Conduct special training on periapical radiographic interpretation for students to improve their understanding and skills.
Interactive learning media: Maximizing the use of interactive learning media such as simulations and videos to facilitate students' understanding.
Effective clinical guidance: Provides a structured clinical guidance and focuses on periapical radiographic interpretation during the root canal care process.

Conclusion

Periapical radiography is a crucial tool in root canal care, and in-depth understanding of periapical radiography is very important for the Indonesian Clinical Registrar's Registrar. The results of the study revealed a gap in understanding that needs to be overcome, and it is essential to address the knowledge gap in this area. By increasing the knowledge of Clinical Registrar Students on Periapical Radiography, it is hoped that the quality of root canal care in the future can be increased, so that patients get optimal results and minimize the risk of failure. The ability to interpret periapical radiographs accurately is a critical skill for dentists, and it is essential to address the knowledge gap in this area.

Q: What is periapical radiography?

A: Periapical radiography is a technique used in dentistry to take X-rays of the teeth and surrounding tissues. It allows dentists to see the dental roots, surrounding tissue, and the presence of root channels.

Q: Why is periapical radiography important in root canal care?

A: Periapical radiography is a crucial tool in root canal care because it allows dentists to see the dental roots, surrounding tissue, and the presence of root channels. This information is essential for determining the success of root canal treatment.

Q: What is the minimum length of the periapical area that must be seen in the radiograph?

A: The minimum length of the periapical area that must be seen in the radiograph is a critical factor in determining the success of root canal treatment. However, the study found that only about 35.1% of students understand this concept.

Q: How can students improve their understanding of periapical radiography?

A: Students can improve their understanding of periapical radiography by receiving adequate training and practice in the clinical registrar curriculum. This can include intensive training on periapical radiographic interpretation, interactive learning media such as simulations and videos, and effective clinical guidance.

Q: What is the current state of knowledge of Clinical Registrar Students on periapical radiography?

A: The study found that the level of knowledge of Clinical Registrar Students on periapical radiography is divided into three categories: good (30%), sufficient (51%), and less (19%). This indicates a need for efforts to increase student knowledge about periapical radiography.

Q: How can the quality of root canal care be increased in the future?

A: The quality of root canal care can be increased in the future by increasing the knowledge of Clinical Registrar Students on periapical radiography. This can be achieved by providing students with adequate training and practice in the clinical registrar curriculum, including intensive training on periapical radiographic interpretation, interactive learning media, and effective clinical guidance.

Q: What is the importance of periapical radiography in determining the success of root canal treatment?

A: Periapical radiography is a crucial tool in determining the success of root canal treatment because it allows dentists to see the dental roots, surrounding tissue, and the presence of root channels. This information is essential for determining the success of root canal treatment.

Q: How can the knowledge gap in periapical radiography be addressed?

A: The knowledge gap in periapical radiography can be addressed by providing students with adequate training and practice in the clinical registrar curriculum, including intensive training on periapical radiographic interpretation, interactive learning media, and effective clinical guidance.

Q: What is the role of the Indonesian Clinical Registrar's Registrar in providing root canal care?

A: The Indonesian Clinical Registrar's Registrar plays an active role in providing root canal care, and in-depth understanding of periapical radiography is very important for them.

Q: How can the quality of root canal care be improved in the future?

A: The quality of root canal care can be improved in the future by increasing the knowledge of Clinical Registrar Students on periapical radiography. This can be achieved by providing students with adequate training and practice in the clinical registrar curriculum, including intensive training on periapical radiographic interpretation, interactive learning media, and effective clinical guidance.

Q: What is the importance of periapical radiography in root canal care?

Q: How can the knowledge gap in periapical radiography be addressed?

Q: What is the role of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of North Sumatra (USU) in addressing the knowledge gap in periapical radiography?

A: The Faculty of Dentistry, University of North Sumatra (USU) plays a crucial role in addressing the knowledge gap in periapical radiography by providing students with adequate training and practice in the clinical registrar curriculum, including intensive training on periapical radiographic interpretation, interactive learning media, and effective clinical guidance.