Table 5 Mean perceived competency scores (95 % CI in parentheses) of dental officers and other cadres for different treatment options in facilities (p value for t-test)
Dental officers (n = 29) | Other cadres (n = 27) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Extractions | 9.7 (9.4, 9.9) | 9.1 (8.3, 9.9) | 0.187 |
Amalgam restorations | 9.0 (8.5, 9.6) | 6.5 (5.2, 7.8) | 0.001 |
Composite restorations | 9.1 (8.7, 9.6) | 6.7 (5.4, 8.1) | 0.001 |
Glass ionomer cement restorations | 9.3 (9.0, 9.7) | 7.4 (6.1, 8.8) | 0.005 |
Zinc oxide restorations | 9.8 (9.6, 10.0) | 8.1 (6.7, 9.5) | 0.05 |
Calcium hydroxide application | 9.5 (9.0, 9.9) | 6.4 (4.8, 7.9) | 0.001 |