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Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-5 | Issue-03 | 173-175
Original Research Article
Attitude and Perception of Undergraduate Dental Students towards Endodontics as a Speciality
Dr. Albi Ngjelo, Dr. Keertana Rao, Dr. Swathi Mannepula, Dr. Charmiben Patel, Dr. Aditi Gadhvi, Dr. Divija Takkalapelly
Published : March 18, 2020
DOI : 10.36348/sjodr.2020.v05i03.006
Abstract
Background: For choosing a specialty subject for post graduate studies, students’ attitude is of great importance for the education system. Aim & Objectives: In order to evaluate the perception and attitude of dental students toward learning, contributing in the treatment, choosing endodontics as a specialty for post-graduate studies. Materials and Methods: The present article is about a semi structured questionnaire study survey in which 10 multiple-choice questions was compiled and distributed among 403 undergCase Reportraduate dental clinical students. The main domains appraised in the questionnaire were preclinical as well as clinical training in the endodontics, their interest and opinion in endodontics as a post-graduate specialty. The statistical analysis was done by one sample chi-square test in order to see the association of subject response toward the endodontics as a specialty response to each question. Results: Response rate was 74.5% and the results showed that 72% of students preferred the preclinical training on extracted human teeth while 71% of the students believed that the intense preclinical training will help them to manage the patients confidently. Conclusion: The prime conclusion of the present study revealed that the majority of students find endodontics as an interesting subject to study and also they would opt for endodontics for post graduation.
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