Awareness and knowledge among medical undegraduates regarding maxillofacial defects and its rehabilitation
Objectives Knowledge, implication, and awareness about maximal disability and recovery among dental and medical students. Material and Methods This questionnaire-based survey is designed based on awareness and knowledge among dental and medical undergraduate students. Data were collected through a survey questionnaire with 15 questions that were filled in an online survey link. This study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee, VSPM Dental College. Overall 300 participants took part in the survey. The data was collected and statistically analysed. Results The study revealed that most of the participants are aware of maxillofacial defects and their prosthetic rehabilitation and also the recent advances in dentistry regarding maxillofacial prosthesis. Conclusion Undergraduates have an understanding, point of view, and awareness regarding dentofacial and craniofacial defects and its rehabilitation. The undergraduates are aware about the recent advances that can be used to deliver proper care and advise the patient for the best possible rehabilitation.
Authors
- Shweta Mishra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2081-1356)
- Samidha Pande
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Advances in Dental Practice and Research
- Published
- 2025-02-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/jadpr_46_2023
- Primary Topic
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00