Do dentists know enough about advanced imaging? a new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07651969
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study surveys dentists, dental students, and maxillofacial surgeons to assess their knowledge and attitudes about advanced imaging techniques like CBCT, CT, MRI, PET/CT, and SPECT/CT. Participants complete an online questionnaire covering theory, confidence, and clinical use. The goal is to identify training needs and improve radiological safety in dentistry.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could identify gaps in dental education and improve how advanced imaging is used in dentistry.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small survey study, so results may not apply to all dental professionals. It measures knowledge, not patient outcomes.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 220 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of dental professionals and dental students, including general dentists, dentists with postgraduate training, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, undergraduate dental students, and postgraduate dental students. Participants will be recruited to assess their knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and clinical practices regarding advanced maxillofacial imaging modalities, including CBCT, CT, MRI, PET/CT, and SPECT/CT.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: General dentists, dentists with postgraduate training, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, undergraduate dental students, or postgraduate dental students. Ability to read and understand the questionnaire language. Willingness to participate and provide informed consent. Completion of the study questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: Refusal or inability to provide informed consent. Incomplete or partially completed questionnaires. Duplicate questionnaire submissions.
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