Knowledge, Attitude And Awareness Towards Role Of Botox In Dentistry And Cosmetic Procedures Among Undergraduate Dental Students In Khammam City

A range of healthcare professionals, including dentists, administer botulinum toxin (Botox) for both cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. In dentistry, it is used for conditions like bruxism, gummy smiles, orofacial pain, muscle spasms and sialorrhea. AIM: To assess knowledge, attitude and awareness regarding the role of Botox in dentistry and cosmetic procedures among dental students in Khammam. OBJECTIVE: To determine the knowledge, attitude and awareness regarding botox in dentistry and cosmetic procedures among undergraduate dental students. METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 dental students, comprising males 85 (28.3%) and 215 females (71.7%), including 60 first -year BDS students, 65 second- year BDS students, 55 third-year BDS students, 60 fourth-year BDS students, and 60 intern. The survey included 15 questions exploring knowledge, attitude and awareness on role of botox in various dental and cosmetic procedures. Responses were analyzed based on responses using chi-square tests to identify statistically significant differences.