Dentists’ Awareness of Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Preliminary Study
Joint Authors
Gadotti, I. C.
Hulse, Corey
Vlassov, Julia
Sanders, Derek
Biasotto-Gonzalez, Daniela A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-02-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Physical therapy (PT) has been shown to be one of the most effective conservative treatments for temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
Not all dentists are aware of the importance of the collaboration with physical therapists in the treatment of TMD pain.
Objectives.
To determine the awareness of dentists in Florida about the importance of PT for TMD pain and to create awareness related to collaborations.
Methods.
An online questionnaire was used.
A contact list of dentists was obtained from the Florida Dental Association.
The overall awareness and information on patient referral were presented per dentist specialty.
Results.
A total of 256 dentists completed the survey.
Prior to the survey, 41% of the dentists reported not aware that PTs can treat TMD patients.
Oral surgeons and orthodontists were more aware about PT compared to other specialties.
After the survey, 81% of the dentists were more likely to refer their TMD patients to PT, and 80% were interested to know more about the benefits of collaborations.
Conclusion.
This study shows the lack of dentists’ awareness in Florida about the benefits of PT for TMD treatment.
This study increased the awareness of the surveyed dentists in Florida about the benefit from a multidisciplinary approach.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gadotti, I. C.& Hulse, Corey& Vlassov, Julia& Sanders, Derek& Biasotto-Gonzalez, Daniela A.. 2018. Dentists’ Awareness of Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Preliminary Study. Pain Research and Management،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212531
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gadotti, I. C.…[et al.]. Dentists’ Awareness of Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Preliminary Study. Pain Research and Management No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gadotti, I. C.& Hulse, Corey& Vlassov, Julia& Sanders, Derek& Biasotto-Gonzalez, Daniela A.. Dentists’ Awareness of Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Preliminary Study. Pain Research and Management. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212531
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1212531