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Article History

Received: 19 October 2023

Accepted: 26 December 2023

First Online: 9 January 2024

Declarations

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: The objectives of the study were described to the dentists, and their informed consent to participate in the study was obtained. The present study was conducted based on a research proposal approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Kerman University of Medical Sciences with the ethics code IR.KMU.REC.1401.007.

: To comply with ethical considerations in this study, the necessary permits were obtained before collecting data and distributing questionnaires. A trained interviewer collected the data. The questionnaires were distributed and collected three days a week at medical centers and clinics. After completing a questionnaire, it was placed in a folder, and if the dentist wished, the answers to the knowledge questions were provided to them. Furthermore, the researchers provided necessary explanations to the dentists regarding their voluntary participation, the freedom to withdraw from the study, the confidentiality of the data obtained from them, and the anonymity of the questionnaires.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.