Variables | Orthodontists | Prosthodontists | Laypersons | Difference p value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Number | N = 60 | N = 60 | N = 60 | |
Age range (years) | ||||
24–30 | 12a (20%) | 23a,b (38.3%) | 28b (%46.7) | 0.041* |
31–40 | 30a (50%) | 18a (30%) | 24a (40%) | p > 0.05 |
41–50 | 9a (15%) | 10a (16.7%) | 5a (8.3%) | p > 0.05 |
51–60 | 5a (8.3%) | 7a (11.7%) | 2a (3.3%) | p > 0.05 |
> 60 | 4a (6.7%) | 2a (3.3%) | 1a (1.7%) | p > 0.05 |
Gender (F/M) | ||||
F | 42 (70%) | 36 (60%) | 30 (50%) | 0.082 |
M | 18 (30%) | 24 (40%) | 30 (50%) | |
Education status | ||||
Undergraduate | 0a (0%) | 0a (0%) | 27b (45%) | < 0.001* |
Degree | 0a (0%) | 0a (0%) | 33b (55%) | |
Expertise | 60a (100%) | 60a (100%) | 0b (0%) | |
Institution of employment | ||||
University hospital | 26a (43.3%) | 31a (51.7%) | – | < 0.001* |
Public hospital | 0a (0%) | 11b (18.3%) | – | |
Private sector | 33a (55%) | 18b (30%) | – | |
Retired | 1a (1.7%) | 0b (0%) | – | |
Academic title | ||||
Professor | 6a (10%) | 4a (6.7%) | – | 0.743 |
Associate Professor | 5a (8.3%) | 4a (6.7%) | – | |
Assistant Professor | 11a (18.3%) | 8a (13.3%) | – | |
Dr. | 38a (63.3%) | 44a (73.3%) | – | |
Years of clinical experience range (years) | ||||
1–5 | 17a (28.3%) | 24a (40%) | – | 0.426 |
6–10 | 12a (20%) | 11a (18.3%) | – | |
11–20 | 18a (30%) | 10a (16.7%) | – | |
21–30 | 8a (13.3%) | 8a (13.3%) | – | |
> 30 | 5a (8.3%) | 7a (11.7%) | – |