Knowledge and Perception of Occlusion among Dentists in Aden, Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nasr Mohamed Ahmed Elsheikh; Hala Mohamed Qaid  Farhan; Hadeel Abdo Ahmed  Ali; Hanan Ahmed Gaber  Othman; Marwa Abdullah Yehia  Saeed; Rua'a Wahib Abdul Aziz  Saeed; Asma Murad Mohammed  Bin Mohammed; Mona Mohammed Saeed  Al-Misari; Nuha Ahmed Hamed  AL-Hebshi; Nagla Kamil Abdelsalam  Elmusharaf

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Knowledge and Perception of Occlusion among Dentists in Aden, Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors:

Nasr Mohamed Ahmed Elsheikh | Hala Mohamed Qaid Farhan | Hadeel Abdo Ahmed Ali | Hanan Ahmed Gaber Othman | Marwa Abdullah Yehia Saeed | Rua'a Wahib Abdul Aziz Saeed | Asma Murad Mohammed Bin Mohammed | Mona Mohammed Saeed Al-Misari | Nuha Ahmed Hamed AL-Hebshi | Nagla Kamil Abdelsalam Elmusharaf

Publisher:

University of Science and Technology, Yemen

Journal:

Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences Vol.19 Issue 11, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001538887

pISSN:

2227-961X

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Background: Occlusion is vital in dental diagnosis and treatment, yet little is known about dentists’ knowledge and practices in resource-limited settings such as Aden, Yemen.
Objective: To assess the knowledge and perception of occlusion among dentists in Aden and identify gaps related to training, tools, and clinical practice.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2025 involving 188 licensed dentists selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire assessing knowledge (15 MCQs), clinical practices, and perceived barriers. Analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression (p < 0.05). 
Results: Only 41.5% accurately defined the centric relation. Dentists with postgraduate training were 3.2× more likely to understand functional occlusion (p < 0.001) and had 22% higher knowledge scores (t(186) = 4.1, *p* < 0.001). A hierarchical regression model confirmed that receiving training (β = 0.38, *p* < 0.001) and having tools available (β = 0.29, *p* = 0.002) were significant predictors of higher self-reported confidence in occlusal management, explaining 37% of the variance (Adjusted R² = 0.37, F (5,179) = 18.6, *p* < 0.001). . Public-sector dentists reported significant resource limitations, including a lack of articulators (68% vs. 29% in private clinics). Only 9.8% use digital tools.
Conclusion: Knowledge and practice gaps were associated with limited training and resources. Dentists with postgraduate training were 3.2× more knowledgeable, and public-sector clinicians faced major resource shortages. Curricular improvement and wider access to digital tools are recommended.

Article Details

Knowledge and Perception of Occlusion among Dentists in Aden, Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study

Publisher:

University of Science and Technology, Yemen

Journal:

Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences Vol.19 Issue 11, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001538887

pISSN:

2227-961X

Occlusion

Dental Education

Clinical Practice

Digital Tools

Yemen

Issues

Article Details

Knowledge and Perception of Occlusion among Dentists in Aden, Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study

Publisher: University of Science and Technology, Yemen

Journal: Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences Vol.19 Issue 11, pp.0-0

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001538887

pISSN: 2227-961X

Occlusion

Dental Education

Clinical Practice

Digital Tools

Yemen

Issues

Publisher:

University of Science and Technology, Yemen

Journal:

Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences Vol.19 Issue 11, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001538887

pISSN:

2227-961X