Table 2.
Comparison of self-reported clinical scores and clinical exam scorebetween NSS and Non NSS volunteers.
| Items | Non NSS volunteers | NSS volunteers | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | SD | Mean | SD | ||
| History recording and clinical examination | 3.517 | .6471 | 4.179 | .4470 | 0.000* |
| Radiography | 3.439 | .7487 | 3.974 | .4945 | 0.000* |
| Case diagnosis | 3.267 | .6395 | 3.763 | .5578 | 0.000* |
| Treatment planning | 3.322 | .7064 | 3.833 | .6100 | 0.000* |
| Oral hygiene instructions | 4.128 | .5182 | 4.231 | .5186 | 0.070 |
| Oral prophylaxis | 4.106 | .5932 | 4.449 | .5483 | 0.000* |
| Fluoride application | 3.211 | 1.0675 | 4.282 | .5054 | 0.000* |
| Pit and Fissure sealants | 3.594 | .7959 | 4.468 | .5497 | 0.000* |
| Preventive resin restorations | 3.061 | 1.0526 | 4.359 | .5897 | 0.000* |
| Sub gingival scaling | 3.122 | .8499 | 3.494 | .8688 | 0.000* |
| Root planning | 2.378 | .9164 | 2.545 | 1.1379 | 0.137 |
| Minor periodontal surgeries | 2.172 | .8511 | 2.532 | 1.1440 | 0.001* |
| Rubber dam placement | 2.372 | .9574 | 3.724 | .6679 | 0.000* |
| Amalgam/GIC/Composite restorations | 3.606 | 1.1061 | 4.346 | .4773 | 0.000* |
| Pulp capping procedures | 3.150 | .9658 | 4.103 | .6136 | 0.000* |
| Anterior teeth endodontics | 3.072 | 1.0625 | 4.026 | .5559 | 0.000* |
| Administration of all forms of local anesthesia | 3.550 | .9110 | 3.994 | .6574 | 0.000* |
| Administration of intra muscular and venous injections | 2.761 | 1.0590 | 2.897 | .9717 | 0.222 |
| Simple extractions | 4.033 | .8516 | 4.288 | .5081 | 0.001* |
| Trans-alveolar extractions | 2.567 | 1.0523 | 2.699 | .9667 | 0.234 |
| Frenectomy | 2.200 | .9825 | 2.538 | 1.2307 | 0.005* |
| Dento alveolar procedures | 2.356 | .9373 | 2.571 | 1.1194 | 0.056 |
| Simple impaction | 2.344 | .9295 | 2.679 | 1.3198 | 0.007* |
| Biopsy | 2.271 | .9856 | 2.487 | 1.2048 | 0.073 |
| Simple suturing | 3.133 | 1.1005 | 3.897 | .6737 | 0.000* |
| Perform basic cardiac life support | 2.778 | .9249 | 3.359 | .7180 | 0.000* |
| Prescription of drugs, pre-operative/prophylactic/therapeutic requirements | 3.144 | .7989 | 3.615 | .6764 | 0.000* |
| Manage common complications that arise during/after minor oral surgery | 2.933 | .9665 | 3.282 | .6890 | 0.000* |
| Manage medical emergencies in the dental office | 2.828 | .7898 | 3.173 | .7965 | 0.000* |
| Removable partial dentures | 3.567 | .6525 | 3.795 | .6497 | 0.001* |
| Complete denture construction | 3.256 | .7848 | 3.994 | .5388 | 0.000* |
| Fixed partial dentures | 2.639 | .8829 | 3.109 | .9475 | 0.000* |
| Treatment of pediatric patients | 3.389 | .7429 | 3.462 | .6464 | 0.343 |
| Simple orthodontic appliance therapy | 2.856 | 1.0090 | 2.853 | 1.1234 | 0.980 |
| Appointment setting and communication with the patient | 3.800 | .7578 | 4.103 | .6444 | 0.000* |
| Total Self-confidencescore | 3.082 | .437 | 3.574 | .342 | 0.000* |
| Clinical exam score | 445.03 | 34.940 | 501.15 | 53.970 | 0.000* |