Table 2.
Socio-demographic data of study participants.
| Socio-demographic variables | Number of respondents |
|---|---|
| Total, n | 6818 |
| Male, n (%) | 4444 (65.2) |
| Female, n (%) | 2374 (34.8) |
| Age, median (1st quartile - 3rd quartile), years | 50 (38–59) |
| How long have you been a dentist? | |
| For less than 5 years, n (%) From 5 to 10 years, n (%) For more than 10 years, n (%) |
841 (12.3) 793 (11.6) 5184 (76.1) |
| Academic degree | |
| Degree in Medicine and Surgery, n (%) | 1097 (16.1) |
| Degree in Medicine and Surgery and specialization in Odontostomatology, n (%) | 743 (10.9) |
| Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, n (%) | 4162 (61.0) |
| Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics and a further dental specialization, n (%) | 816 (12.0) |
| Type of dental practice | |
| Private, n (%) | 6029 (88.4) |
| Public, n (%) | 789 (11.6) |
| Anesthetic techniques used during practice (more than answer possible*) | |
| Local anesthesia, n (%) | 6790 (99.6) |
| Pharmacologically induced deep sedation, with anesthesiological aid | 525 (7.7) |
| Inhaled sedation-nitrous oxide | 948 (13.9) |
| General anesthesia, n (%) | 117 (1.7) |
Legend: n = number; * 22.9% of respondents gave more than one reply.