Hall technique a viable alternative for management of dental caries: Study

The results of the study are as follows:

• The response rate was 9.4 percent; 52 percent were males, 76 percent were white non-Hispanic, and 83 percent were in private practice.
• Ninety-seven percent were familiar with Hall technique (HT)and 39 percent had used it.
• Factors significantly associated with the use of Hall technique (HT) were female dentists, patients with Medicaid insurance, rural locations, academic and community/public health clinics
• Compared with AAPD members in the Western region, pediatric dentists in the North-Central region were more likely to use Hall technique (HT) but pediatric dental residents in the North-Central region were less likely to use it

Thus, the researchers concluded that the use of Hall technique (HT) was considered a viable alternative in the management of dental caries. Despite the limitations of the technique, pediatric dentists' practice location and place of residency were significantly associated with its use.

Reference:

Hall Technique: Knowledge and Attitudes of Pediatric Dentists in the United States by Cesar G et al published in the Journal of Dentistry for ChildrenJournal of Dentistry for Children