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Table 2 Comparative groups

From: Mandibular third molar extraction: perceived surgical difficulty in relation to professional training

GROUP 1

Frequency (nº)

Percent (%)

Valid Percent (%)

Valid

Dental undergraduates

61

15,7

15,7

Graduate dentists

328

84,3

84,3

Total

389

100,0

100,0

GROUP 2

Frequency (nº)

Percent (%)

Valid Percent (%)

Valid

Graduate dentists without post-graduate training

33

8,5

10,06

Graduate dentists with postgraduate training in other specializations than oral surgery

115

29,5

35,06

Graduate dentists with post-graduate training in oral surgery

180

46,3

54,88

Total

328

84,3

100,0

Missing

System

61

15,7

 

Total

389

100,0

 

GROUP 3

Frequency (nº)

Percent (%)

Valid Percent (%)

Valid

Graduate dentists who completed post-graduate programs in oral surgery of 3 years

58

14,9

37,4

Graduate dentists who completed post-graduate programs in oral surgery of 2 years

77

19,8

49,7

Graduate dentists who completed post-graduate programs in oral surgery of 1 year

11

2,8

7,1

Graduate dentists who completed post-graduate programs in oral surgery by modular course with non-weekly attendance

9

2,3

5,8

Total

155

39,8

100,0

Missing

System

234

60,2

 

Total

389

100,0