title: Knowledge of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the Jawsamong Mexican dentists.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis is an infrequent but potentially serious complication. Its treatment remains complex, and in some cases can be mutilating. Prevention, a correct diagnosis and opportune management are crucial.
  
  
  METHODS
  A cross-sectional study was made, interviewing 410 dentists with the aim of assessing their knowledge of the subject.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Practically all of the dental professionals (99.7%) were found to lack sufficient knowledge of the prevention, diagnosis and management of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Actions including increased diffusion in the professional media and inclusion of the subject in training programs are needed in order to enhance the knowledge of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis among dentists and thus prevent complications in this group of patients.
authors.affiliation: Avda, Ejército Nacional No. 1112 Int 1001, Col Polanco, CP 11510, Ciudad de México, México, ilanvinitzky@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Vinitzky-Brener
authors.forename: N-G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Ibáñez-Mancera
authors.forename: A-M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Aguilar-Rojas
authors.forename: A-P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Álvarez-Jardón
mesh_terms: D059266:Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003813:Dentistry; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008800:Mexico; D012307:Risk Factors; D057566:Self Report