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Comparative Analysis of General Dentists Knowledge about the 2018 AAP/EFP Classification of Periodontal Diseases in Jakarta and Surabaya (1) Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia Abstract Background: In 2018, the American Academy of Periodontics (AAP) and the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) published a new periodontal disease classification which aims to assist dentists worldwide to diagnose and create treatment plans. This classification began to be taught to dental students in Indonesia since 2021. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze if there is any difference in knowledge between dentists in Surabaya and Jakarta about the new periodontal disease classification system according to AAP/EFP 2018. Method: This analytical observational research utilized an online questionnaire as data collection method. The questionnaire was distributed through PDGI (Indonesian Dental Association) Jakarta and Surabaya WhatsApp groups, with a total of 200 respondents (100 dentists from Jakarta and 100 dentists from Surabaya). Result: In both cities, majority of general dentists have poor knowledge of the 2018 AAP/EFP classification system. General dentists who graduated after 2018 tend to have better knowledge of the latest classification system compared to dentists who graduated before 2018. There is a statistical difference between dentists knowledge in Jakarta and Surabaya (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Due to low dentists knowledge, educational institutions need to update the materials provided, especially about 2018 AAP/EFP classification. Furthermore, continuous socialization through seminars and other continuing dental education programs is needed to update the general dentists knowledge regarding this new classification. Keywords: the 2018 AAP/EFP classification, general dentist, knowledge Topic: Periodontics |
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