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A quantitative and qualitative investigation into the management of carious primary molars by foundation dentists in primary care in the South East of England

Buontempo, Zoe; Ashley, Paul; Almaeen, Saud; (2024) A quantitative and qualitative investigation into the management of carious primary molars by foundation dentists in primary care in the South East of England. British Dental Journal , 236 (8) pp. 625-629. 10.1038/s41415-024-7339-2. Green open access

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Abstract

Introduction: Dental caries is the most common reason for hospital admission of children aged 5-9 in the UK. Better management of caries in primary molars would reduce the number of children requiring treatment in hospitals; however, little research has been done into why primary care clinicians do not use an evidence-based approach to caries management for deciduous molars. // Aims: The aim of this paper is to identify the rationale behind caries management techniques used in primary care, as well as the choice of materials and long-term success of restorations placed. // Materials and methods: Use of a retrospective audit and a focus group with primary care clinicians to provide an insight into the management of carious primary molars and the barriers to achieving gold standard care. // Results: Glass ionomer cements (GICs) were the restoration of choice in primary care. Lack of time, equipment availability and clinician inexperience were cited as to why Hall crowns were not commonly placed. // Conclusions: The barriers to gold standard management of carious primary molars in practice are wide-ranging but tend to focus on the limitations of NHS care under the units of dental activity system. Lack of time and cost of materials encouraged clinicians to adopt a ‘quick fix' approach in GIC.

Type: Article
Title: A quantitative and qualitative investigation into the management of carious primary molars by foundation dentists in primary care in the South East of England
Location: England
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-7339-2
Publisher version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41415-024-7339-2
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Eastman Dental Institute
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Eastman Dental Institute > EDI Craniofacial and Development Sci
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10191653
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