Evaluating the Knowledge and Practice of International Caries Classification and Management System and Internationalcaries Detection and Assessment System in Pediatric Dental Patient: A Cross-Sectional Survey Among Post-Graduate Dental Students

Abstract

Background: To evaluate the association of type of institution, gender, and satisfaction of educational activities with dental students’ knowledge of the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) and International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS) in pediatric dental patients. 
Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving postgraduate dental students from all dental institutions in Ahmedabad.The students’ responses on the association of gender and institution type with the satisfaction of education activities and ICDAS and ICCMS knowledge were tested. The relationship between satisfaction with educational activities and knowledge of ICDAS and ICCMS among dental students was evaluated using a paired t-test. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. 
Results: A total of 264 responses were obtained. Males had a higher level of satisfaction toward the education activities. No significant difference was observed between the knowledge of ICCMS and ICDAS and sex or institution type. 
Conclusion: Male dental students felt more satisfied with pediatric lectures conducted during preclinical years and were more prepared to treat patients independently upon graduation. Sex and type of institution did not play a role in the knowledge and dental students were more knowledgeable in ICDAS compared to ICCMS.