DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2021.v08i01.009

Pages: 58-62

The study was aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and awareness of pediatricians in Ahmedabad city regarding rampant caries. A cross sectional survey was undertaken among 70 pediatricians of Ahmedabad city. A self-administered questionnaire was personally handed over to all the pediatricians and collected on the same day. It comprised a series of questions pertaining to personal and demographic characteristics, knowledge regarding the risk factors/etiology, clinical features of rampant caries, attitude towards its prevention and management. The data was collected and statistically analyzed. Around 72.80% of the pediatrician had average knowledge about the rampant caries. Only 11.40% of pediatricians exhibited good attitude towards Rampant caries treatment and referral to dentist and around 10% of the pediatrician had good awareness about the rampant caries. The study revealed that majority of pediatricians did not have sufficient knowledge, attitude and awareness regarding caries. As a health care professional, pediatricians are responsible for the overall health of children. Knowledge regarding rampant caries is important for pediatricians so that they could early diagnose and refer these patients to the pedodontist in order to avoid further spread of the disease and prevent its future complications.