Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-3 | Issue-11 | 350-358
Original Research Article
Knowledge and Practice of Undergraduate Dental Students and Interns toward Preventive Dentistry in Qassim University
Dr. Mohammed Hamed Al Husayni, Dr. Sultan Saleh Al Saif, Dr. Zeyad Alsughier, Dr. Tarek Mohammed Halwa
Published : Nov. 30, 2018
Abstract
To investigate knowledge and practices towards preventive dentistry among
undergraduate dental students and interns in Qassim university. 1. To assess the level
of knowledge of preventive measures in dentistry among undergraduate dental
students and interns in Qassim university. 2. To evaluate the practices of
undergraduate dental students and interns in Qassim university in preventive dentistry.
A ninety seven participants were involved in this study 28 third year students, 25
fourth year students, 24 fifth year students and 19 dental interns. The questionnaire
was adopted from previous similar studies carried out in Nairobi dentists and Iranian
dentists. Conclusions Based on the findings of this study, the following was
concluded: 1. Undergraduate students and dental interns in Qassim University had vast
knowledge towards preventive dentistry. 2. Undergraduate students and dental interns
in Qassim University carried out most of the practices involved in preventive dentistry.