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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Natural Disaster Management Among Dentists in Southeastern Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Health science reports · Jahanimoghadam F, Nadik FK, Sabzi AM, Afshar PJ, Farahmandnia H · 2026-07-29

Researchers surveyed 403 dentists in Iran and found they possessed high knowledge, positive attitudes, and good practices regarding natural disaster management, with age and workplace setting influencing these outcomes. The study suggests formalising dentists' roles in national disaster response systems through standardised protocols and interdisciplinary training.

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