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Table I

Main characteristics of the participants.

Characteristics Respondents (n; %)
Total n = 201
Sex (proportion of women) 74 (36.82%)
Years of practice:
‐ <5
‐ 5≤…<10
‐ 10≤…<20
‐ >20
61 (30.3%)
45 (22.9%)
53 (25.9%)
42 (20.9%)
Specialty:
‐ General practitioner
‐ Oral surgery, periodontology
‐ Endodontics
‐ Pediatric dentistry
‐ Orthodontics
‐ Oral medicine
‐ Several specialties declared
144 (71.64%)
49 (24.38%)
1 (0.5%)
1 (0.5%)
2 (1%)
1 (0.5%)
3 (1.49%)
Practice mode:
‐ Private practice
‐ Salaried in a private practice
‐ Private practice in a clinic
‐ Salaried in a dental center
‐ Salaried in a public hospital
‐ Several modes of practice
155 (77.11%)
8 (3.98%)
4 (1.99%)
4 (1.99%)
7 (3.48%)
23 (11.44%)
Zone of practice:
‐ Urban area (city >10.000 people)
‐ Semi-urban area
‐ Rural area
‐ Area to be revitalized
119 (59.2%)
49 (24.38%)
25 (12.44%)
8 (3.98%)

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