Questions

Gs SDSs

(n = 150)

Gs NSDSs (n = 150)

Chi (P value)

n (%)

n (%)

Do you think there are limitations in funding or supplies to study dental implants?

No

61 (40.7%)

41 (27.3%)

31.3 (<0.001**)

Yes

89 (59.3%)

109 (72.7%)

Did you receive training in dental implants during your undergraduate studies at your college?

No

119 (79.3%)

125 (83.3%)

0.79 (0.374)

Yes

31 (20.7%)

25 (16.7%)

Which of the following teaching methods were used during the dental implant program in your college?

Lectures

53 (35.3%)

46 (30.7)

9.15 (<0.001**)

Symposiums

25 (16.7%)

30 (20%)

PLT

50 (33.3)

45 (30%)

CT

22 (14.7)

29 (19.3%)

Do you want to participate in workshops and seminars on dental implants?

Yes

119 (79.3%)

112 (74.6%)

11.1 (0.004*)

No

31 (20.7%)

38 (25.4%)

Which of the following support did you receive from implant companies for dental implant training during your undergraduate studies?

SM

40 (26.7%)

48 (32%)

7.31 (0.001**)

IS

46 (30.7%)

38 (25.3%)

RC

30 (20%)

32 (21.3%)

LTF

25 (16.6%)

24 (16%)

CTF

9 (6%)

8 (5.4)

Did you do dental implant procedures?

Yes

31 (20.7%)

25 (16.7%)

0.79 (0.374)

No

119 (79.3%)

125 (83.3%)

Do you want to be a dental implant specialist?

Yes

111 (74%)

95 (63.4%)

9.4 (0.009*)

NO

39 (26 %)

55 (36.6%)