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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding periodontal assessment and co-management during orthodontic care among Moroccan dentists: a nationwide cross-sectional survey.

BMC oral health · Hbibi A, Halal S, Sikkou K, Atieh M, Ben Jelloun S, Cherkaoui A, Ghoul S, Hanine Y, Kadri G · 2026-09-09

Moroccan dentists providing orthodontic care demonstrated limited knowledge of periodontal disease diagnosis and inconsistent pre-treatment periodontal screening practices, with most expressing interest in further education on ortho-periodontal management.

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