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Background <p>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical life-saving skill that must be performed promptly to prevent mortality in cardiac arrest. In dental practice, where emergencies may occur unexpectedly, adequate CPR knowledge and preparedness are essential. This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of dentists and their staff regarding CPR.</p> Materials and methods <p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among dental practitioners, assistants, and secretaries working in public and private clinics in Isfahan, Iran. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire comprising 27 items aligned with the American Heart Association 2020 guidelines. Associations between demographic and professional variables and CPR knowledge were analyzed using Pearson’s Chi-square test (SPSS version 25).</p> Results <p>A total of 201 valid responses were obtained, including 101 dentists (response rate: 81%). The mean age of participants was 31.75 years (SD = 6.84), and 62.2% (<i>n</i> = 125) were female. The median CPR knowledge score (9 items) was 3 (range: 0–8). Only five participants (2.5%) had encountered cardiac arrest in dental practice. Age and years of experience were negatively correlated with CPR knowledge (<i>r</i> = – 0.184, <i>P</i> = 0.009; <i>r</i> = – 0.231, <i>P</i> = 0.020, respectively). Participation in CPR workshops was significantly associated with higher knowledge scores (<i>P</i> = 0.007). While 12.9% (<i>n</i> = 26) had attended CPR workshops in the past two years, most respondents (84.1%) expressed interest in future training.</p> Conclusion <p>CPR knowledge among dental teams was insufficient. Regular, structured training programs are strongly recommended to improve preparedness and ensure effective emergency response in dental practice.</p>

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Life-saving skills in dentistry: knowledge and attitude toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation among dental teams

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    2026年7月8日

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  • Farhad Heydari,
  • Mehdi Nasr Isfahani,
  • Babak Masoumi,
  • Mehrdad Esmailian,
  • Hamed Khosravi,
  • Mohammad Nasr-Esfahani

摘要

Background

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical life-saving skill that must be performed promptly to prevent mortality in cardiac arrest. In dental practice, where emergencies may occur unexpectedly, adequate CPR knowledge and preparedness are essential. This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of dentists and their staff regarding CPR.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among dental practitioners, assistants, and secretaries working in public and private clinics in Isfahan, Iran. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire comprising 27 items aligned with the American Heart Association 2020 guidelines. Associations between demographic and professional variables and CPR knowledge were analyzed using Pearson’s Chi-square test (SPSS version 25).

Results

A total of 201 valid responses were obtained, including 101 dentists (response rate: 81%). The mean age of participants was 31.75 years (SD = 6.84), and 62.2% (n = 125) were female. The median CPR knowledge score (9 items) was 3 (range: 0–8). Only five participants (2.5%) had encountered cardiac arrest in dental practice. Age and years of experience were negatively correlated with CPR knowledge (r = – 0.184, P = 0.009; r = – 0.231, P = 0.020, respectively). Participation in CPR workshops was significantly associated with higher knowledge scores (P = 0.007). While 12.9% (n = 26) had attended CPR workshops in the past two years, most respondents (84.1%) expressed interest in future training.

Conclusion

CPR knowledge among dental teams was insufficient. Regular, structured training programs are strongly recommended to improve preparedness and ensure effective emergency response in dental practice.