Journal article
Perception of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) by Iraqi Dental Academics
A Ghanim, M Morgan, R Mariño, D Manton, D Bailey
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry | Published : 2011
Abstract
Background. The understanding and detection of molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is linked to its recognition by clinicians. No study has investigated dental clinicians' level of perception regarding MIH in the Middle East region including Iraq. Aim. To determine the perception of Iraqi academic clinicians about MIH prevalence, severity and aetiological factors. Design. A questionnaire, based on previous European and Australian/New Zealand studies was administered to the academic dental staff of Mosul University. Results. A response rate of 77.7% was reported. General dental practitioners represented 30.8% of the total respondents, whilst 65.1% were dentists with post-graduate qualifica..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors thank Professor Tahani Alsandook for her help with the study and her assistance in collecting data. The support of the Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre, The University of Melbourne and the Overseas Research Experience Scholarships (ORES) is acknowledged with gratitude.