Knowledge, Attitude, Perception On Implementation Of Digital Dentistry In Pre-Clinical Curriculum

P. Sri Raghav; K.V.N.R.Pratap; T.Madhavipadma; V.Srujankumar; Surbhit Singh; P. Sri Raghav; K.V.N.R.Pratap; T.Madhavipadma; V.Srujankumar; Surbhit Singh

doi:10.61096/ijamscr.v13.iss1.2025.112-116

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April 4, 2025

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Knowledge, Attitude, Perception On Implementation Of Digital Dentistry In Pre-Clinical Curriculum

https://doi.org/10.61096/ijamscr.v13.iss1.2025.112-116

P. Sri Raghav

Student, Department of public health dentistry, Mamata dental college, Khammam, India

K.V.N.R.Pratap

Professor and HOD, Department of public health dentistry, Mamta dental college, Khammam, India

T.Madhavipadma

Professor, Department of public health dentistry, Mamata dental college, Khammam, India

V.Srujankumar

Senior lecturer, Department of public health dentistry, Mamata dental college, Khammam, India

Surbhit Singh

Senior lecturer, Department of public health dentistry, Mamata dental college, Khammam, India

International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research, Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): 2025 Volume -13 - Issue 1
Article Published : April 4, 2025

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and perception of dental students regarding the implementation of digital dentistry in the pre-clinical curriculum. As digital technologies continue to transform the field of dentistry, understanding how students perceive these changes is essential for effective curriculum development. The study will assess the current level of knowledge among students about digital tools, their attitudes towards integrating these technologies into their education, and their perceptions of the impact of digital dentistry on their future practice.

Aim: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and perception of dental students towards the integration of digital dentistry in the pre-clinical curriculum.

Objectives : 1. To assess the level of knowledge of dental students about various digital dentistry technologies and their applications.2. To explore the perceptions of dental students regarding the effectiveness and relevance of digital dentistry in their future careers.

Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 200 dental students, comprising 65 males (17.5%) and 135 females (67.5%), including 74 third-year BDS students, 66 fourth-year BDS students and 60 interns. The survey included 14 questions exploring awareness, perceptions, On digital dentistry for pre-clinical Curriculum. Responses were analyzed based on gender and year of study using chi-square tests to identify statistically significant differences.

Keywords

Dentistry, Dental students, Digital dentistry, CAD/CAM, dental curriculum.

P. Sri Raghav, K.V.N.R.Pratap, T.Madhavipadma, V.Srujankumar, Surbhit Singh. Knowledge, Attitude, Perception On Implementation Of Digital Dentistry In Pre-Clinical Curriculum. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Res. [Internet]. 2025 Apr. 4 [cited 2025 Sep. 21];13(1):112-6. Available from: https://ijamscr.com/ijamscr/article/view/1580

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