Knowledge, attitude and perception of orthodontic treatment among dental students

  • Authors

    • Riya Agrawal Peoples University bhopal m.p.
    2017-12-21
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijdr.v6i1.8604
  • Dental Malocclusion, Self-Concept, Dental Students

  • Abstract

    Introduction: Malocclusion is known to contribute overall health status, as well as affecting individual’s psychosocial health.

    Aim: To establish knowledge, attitude and perception of orthodontics treatment among dental students of one of the dental college of M.P.

    Material & Method: A descriptive cross study was carried out among 300 undergraduate dental students of people dental academy Bhopal M.P. India. Each classroom of the participants were visited. Self-administered questionnaire were distributed to a 300 students. The scores were calculated, and statistical analysis were done. Categorical variables were evaluated using a Chi-square test with the level of significance of P < 0.001. 

    Results: About 85% of the students were aware of their dental esthetics. About 85% of females were satisfied with the attractiveness of their teeth when compared to 70% males. House surgeons had more positive attitude compared to the 1st year students. 

    Conclusion: The dental students had good knowledge about the orthodontic treatment and had a positive attitude toward it. Females had very good knowledge, satisfaction and positive attitude compared to the males regarding dental esthetics and treatment. House surgeons were much more aware, very much satisfied and had a more positive attitude than 1st year students.

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    Agrawal, R. (2017). Knowledge, attitude and perception of orthodontic treatment among dental students. International Journal of Dental Research, 6(1), 3-5. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijdr.v6i1.8604

    Received date: 2017-11-02

    Accepted date: 2017-12-11

    Published date: 2017-12-21