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Item Restricted DENTAL PRACTITIONER’S KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICE (KAP) REGARDING CARIES PREVENTIVE MEASURES IN CAIRO COMPARED TO RIYADH (A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY)(Cairo university, 2024) Albishri, Abdulmajeed; Abuelniel, Gihan MAim: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of dental practitioners from Cairo and Riyadh regarding caries preventive measures. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-structured online questionnaire designed using Google Forms. The questionnaire consisted of 29 questions divided into four sections: sociodemographic, knowledge assessment, attitude assessment, and practice assessment. According to the eligibility criteria, the study included 248 participants who were general dental practitioners from Egypt and Saudi Arabia. collected data were analyzed and represented as frequency (N) and percentage (%) using SPSS (Version 22.0.0). Correlations were analyzed using Spearman's rank-order correlation coefficient. Associations were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. The significance level was set at p<0.05 for all tests. Results: A study of 249 participants aged 24-34, with a mean age of 28.47±2.04, found that most were general practitioners (88%), with most practicing in private clinics (42%). Most participants were male (61.4%), with most graduating between 2015 and 2023. The KAP assessment showed that most participants understood caries preventive measures, with 184 showing comprehension. However, 65 participants did not exhibit the same level of understanding. A significant number expressed a favorable outlook toward caries prevention methods. The study found no correlation between nationality, gender, or practice sector, but a significant correlation was found between participants' knowledge and attitude regarding caries prevention measures and their practice behavior towards these measures in children. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of addressing knowledge gaps and promoting evidence-based practices in pediatric dentistry.10 0Item Restricted DENTAL PRACTITIONERS' KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE (KAP) IN CAIRO AND RIYADH REGARDING CARIES RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT (A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY)(Cairo University, 2024) Almuatiri, Waleed Saqer; Abuelniel, Gihan MohammedObjective: The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of dental practitioners regarding caries risk assessment (CRA) and management, focusing on the influence of demographic factors such as gender, nationality, years of experience, and practice sector. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 174 dental practitioners in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The survey included questions to evaluate participants' knowledge of caries risk factors, attitudes towards CRA, and their practices in caries management. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20®, Graph Pad Prism®, and Microsoft Excel 2016 to explore associations between KAP and demographic factors. Chi-square tests were used to determine the significance of these associations. Results: The study revealed that while the overall knowledge of dental practitioners regarding caries prevention is high, significant gaps exist in understanding the impact of socioeconomic factors and the effectiveness of preventive measures like xylitol. Attitudes towards CRA were generally positive, with most practitioners recognizing its importance in clinical practice. However, time constraints were identified as a major barrier to the consistent application of CRA. The study also found significant variability in caries management practices, with government sector practitioners more consistently using preventive measures compared to those in private practice. Gender, nationality, and practice sector were significant predictors of differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Conclusion: The study concludes that while dental practitioners have a strong foundation in caries prevention, addressing the identified knowledge gaps and practice variability is crucial. Continuing education programs focusing on the socioeconomic determinants of caries and the benefits of preventive measures like xylitol are recommended. Streamlined CRA processes are needed to overcome practical barriers and improve the consistency of caries management across different practice settings.4 0