To assess knowledge and awareness regarding treatment of dry socket among interns

Abstract

Objectives: A painful dental condition known as a dry socket (also known as alveolar osteitis) can occasionally develop after the extraction of a tooth. A dry socket occurs when the blood clot at the site of the tooth extraction dislodges before it has healed. The idea of treating dry sockets with medication-related combined treatment is relatively new. Many drugs have the ability to treat dry sockets. The study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding the combined treatment of dry socket among interns. Material and Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out at a dental college to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of dental students regarding treatment of dry socket. Results: The statistical analysis showed significance in knowledge about the combined treatment of dry socket. The participants had basic knowledge regarding various aspects of dry socket except recent advances.. Female interns showed more knowledge than male counterparts however, due to the unequal number of male and female participants the difference is not statistically significant. Basic knowledge regarding dry socket management was satisfactory however, awareness regarding newer advances needs to be improved. Conclusion: It is strongly recommended that the students should update their knowledge using continuing education programmes, journal articles so that they can manage this clinical condition effectively.