fa دندانپزشکی ترمیمی Operative dentistry پژوهشي Research <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="line-height:200%"><span calibri=""><b><span style="line-height:200%"><span new="" roman="" times="">Background:</span></span></b><span style="line-height:200%"><span new="" roman="" times=""> Today, biomimetic materials hold a special place in dentistry due to their adhesion to tooth structure and their proximity to tooth structures in both function and aesthetics. </span></span>&nbsp;<span style="line-height:200%"><span new="" roman="" times="">This study aimed to evaluate the awareness and performance of general dentist graduates of Isfahan, Kashan, and Isfahan Islamic Azad Universities in relation to the biomimetic materials used in dentistry.</span></span></span></span><br> <span style="line-height:200%"><span calibri=""><b><span style="line-height:200%"><span new="" roman="" times="">Materials and methods:</span></span></b><span style="line-height:200%"><span new="" roman="" times=""> In this cross-sectional study, 190 general dentists in Isfahan were selected. A valid and reliable questionnaire composed of three sections: demographic information, level of awareness, and performance assessment was used. The questionnaires were distributed to general dentists via an electronic form. The collected data were analyzed using Spearman, Mann-Whitney, and Kruskal-Wallis statistical tests (&alpha;=0.05).</span></span></span></span><br> <span style="line-height:200%"><span calibri=""><b><span style="line-height:200%"><span new="" roman="" times="">Results:</span></span></b><span style="line-height:200%"><span new="" roman="" times=""> Out of 190 participants, 102 dentists (53.7%) reported being aware of biomimetic materials used in conservative and endodontic treatments, while 88 dentists (46.3%) reported no awareness. 32.6% of the participants reported using biomimetic materials in their clinical practice, whilst only 29.04% of them reported receiving specific training on how to use these materials, with the majority having acquired their education during their undergraduate dental studies.</span></span></span></span><br> <span style="line-height:200%"><span calibri=""><b><span style="line-height:200%"><span new="" roman="" times="">Conclusion:</span></span></b><span style="line-height:200%"><span new="" roman="" times=""> The level of awareness and performance of general dentists in Isfahan was not at a satisfying level, which indicates a special focus on teaching biomimetic materials in dental education programs.</span></span></span></span></span></div> 7 14 http://cofs.khuisf.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-55&slc_lang=fa&sid=1 Niloufar Sanatian 1003194753284600847 1003194753284600847 No Faculty of Dentistry, Isf.c, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran Ala Sharafi 1003194753284600848 1003194753284600848 Yes Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Isf.c, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran Hajar Shekarchizade 1003194753284600849 1003194753284600849 No Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Isf.c, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran Maryam Zare Jahromi 1003194753284600850 1003194753284600850 No Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Isf.c, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran Mandana Jafari 1003194753284600851 1003194753284600851 No Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Isf.c, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran