Table 3.
Perceived knowledge of the community pharmacists concerning oral health.
| How do you rate your level of knowledge regarding oral health issues? | |
| Poor | 70 (14.1%) |
| Fair | 45 (9.1%) |
| Good | 263 (52.9%) |
| Very good | 101 (20.3%) |
| Excellent | 18 (3.6%) |
| How much training have you already received on oral health? (Multiple answers) | |
| No training | 89 (17.9%) |
| Self-acquired information | 334 (67.2%) |
| Conferences & seminars | 84 (16.9%) |
| Formal training modules | 18 (3.6%) |
| How do you rate your level of confidence when giving advice on certain oral health conditions such as: | |
| Very/fairly confident | |
| Teething | 443 (89.1%) |
| Bad breath | 434 (87.3%) |
| Loose crowns | 156 (31.4%) |
| Lost dental fillings | 189 (38%) |
| Trauma to teeth | 211 (42.5%) |
| Bleeding gums | 425 (85.5%) |
| Gum diseases | 354 (71.2%) |
| Dry mouth | 312 (62.8%) |
| Sensitive teeth | 423 (85.1%) |
| Discolored teeth | 256 (59.6%) |
| Denture problems | 227 (45.7%) |
| Tobacco-related dental problems | 393 (79%) |
| Oral ulcer | 402 (80.1%) |
| Oral cancer | 83 (14.7%) |
| In your opinion, training programs on oral conditions should cover topics such as: (multiple answers) | |
| Gum problems | 415 (83.5%) |
| Prevention of decay in children | 390 (78.5%) |
| Dietary advice in relation to oral health | 361 (72.6%) |
| Directions for use of oral care products | 360 (72.4%) |
| Denture hygiene | 232 (65%) |
| Smoking cessation | 311 (62.6%) |
| Oral health problems related to cancer and cancer treatments (dry mouth, mucositis, etc.) | 296 (59.5%) |
| Oral cancer | 287 (57.7%) |