Dental College Students Research Articles

Awareness, Attitude and Practice of keeping proper oral hygiene among the Medical and Dental students

Aim: To find out the perspective of awareness, attitude and practice of keeping good oral hygiene among the Medical and dental college students of Islamabad and Abbottabad. Methods: This comparative cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted in HBS and Federal Medical and Dental College Islamabad and Frontier Medical and Dental College Abbottabad from July to December 2021. A sample of 900 medical and dental students of 1st, 2nd and 3rd year MBBS and BDS, 300 from each college were selected randomly. Result: Number of Female students was more than male students with an age range between 17-22 years in all three colleges. Majority of the students had insufficient awareness and knowledge about various available dental hygiene aids, their proper usage and impact on health status. Good practice, knowledge and attitude of dental hygiene was shown by less than 50% of students, majority students of Islamabad than Abbottabad. Conclusion: Average level of AAP about oral hygiene was seen among the Medical and Dental students of all colleges. Organizing various counseling sessions, community work and seminars to highlight the importance of oral hygiene, various tools available and their proper usage was suggested. Keywords: Awareness, Attitude and Practice (AAP), tools, Oral hygiene.

Psychometric Properties and Validation of the Arabic Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey in Saudi Dental Students.

Background:Few studies have studied burnout among dental students worldwide, and no such study is available from Saudi Arabia. In addition, an Arabic version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS) has not yet been validated for use among students.Objectives:This study aimed to translate and validate an Arabic version of the MBI-SS questionnaire and to examine the psychometric properties of burnout among dental college students at a university in Saudi Arabia.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional questionnaire study included all dental students at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, and was conducted between December 2019 and January 2020. After the MBI-SS questionnaire was translated, its face validity was determined and the test–retest reliability was assessed. Confirmatory factor analysis and reliability analysis were performed following the full-scale study to validate the Arabic MBI-SS.Results:A total of 433 dental students responded in the full-scale study (mean age: 21.9 ± 1.6 years). Emotional exhaustion was present in 32.3% (95% confidence interval: 28%–36.9%), cynicism in 33.7% (29.3%–38.4%), and poor academic efficacy in 34.2% (29.8%–38.9%) of the dental students. Emotional exhaustion and cynicism were significantly associated with academic level, a history of medication due to academic stress, and thoughts of quitting the course (for all, P < 0.05). The reliability of MBI-SS was found to be adequate for all three subscales: Emotional exhaustion, Cronbach's α = 0.827; cynicism, α = 0.855; academic efficacy, α = 0.704.Conclusions:All three subscales of burnout were highly prevalent in the study cohort. The Arabic version of the MBI-SS inventory was shown to be a valid and reliable tool for assessing the psychometric properties of burnout among dental students, and its use may aid in identifying burnout in the early stages.

Temporomandibular joints disorders (TMDs) prevalence and their relation to anxiety in dental students.

Background: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are very common disorders affecting the population and causing pain. Researchers have reported a high prevalence of TMDs among university students due to increased distress. The aims of this study were to determine the frequency of TMDs in Umm al-Qura University (UQU) dental students using the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD), and to examine the relationship between anxiety, bruxism, and TMDs among those students. Methods: The DC/TMD pain screener questionnaire was completed by dental students. Students who reported TMD pain or had at least one positive TMD symptom were invited to the dental clinic for a full TMJ evaluation. History of bruxism was documented and an ultra-brief tool for detecting anxiety and depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-4 PHQ) was completed by all students. Results: A total of 240 students responded to the TMD pain screener in which 119 reported at least one TMJ symptom. Only 93 dental students presented to clinical examination in which 64.5% (n=60) of them had temporomandibular joint disorders. Disc displacement with reduction and local myalgia (38.7% & 32.25%, respectively) were the most frequent diagnosis. A total of 29% (n=27) of students had more than one diagnosis. Overall, 41 participants (44.09%) reported a positive response to the anxiety scale and (n=38) 40% of participants reported parafunctional habits. Both the history of bruxism and anxiety were significantly related to TMDs (P=0.0002) and also significantly higher in women of higher academic years (P≤0.01). Conclusions: This study found a high prevalence of TMDs among UQU dental students. Disc displacement with reduction was the most prevalent disorder. Bruxism and anxiety were associated with painful TMDs.

Knowledge and Awareness about the Importance of Stem Cells in Dentistry: A Survey

Background: Stem cells, the hero of regenerative medicine, are self renewable and has the potential to regenerate. Dental stem cells have proven to be an excellent source for mesenchymal cells. Dental mesenchymal cells can be applied for the replacement of dental and oral tissues against various tissue-damaging conditions including dental caries and periodontitis as well as for systemic regulation of excessive inflammation in immune disorders, such as autoimmune diseases and hypersensitivity. In this study, a survey was conducted among the dental students of a private dental hospital regarding their awareness about stem cell therapy used in dentistry.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with the help of a questionnaire which was circulated with the help of social media and the internet. The target population were the dental practitioners and students of Saveetha Dental College. The questionnaire consisted of 15 questions that tested their knowledge and awareness regarding stem cell therapy in dentistry.&#x0D; Results: A majority of the undergraduate dental students were aware of basics in stem cell therapy in dentistry. The majority were willing to practice regenerative therapy in future or invest for the same in one way or the other. The overall response of and the percent analysis were calculated for each question.&#x0D; Conclusion: It can be concluded that the dental students of Saveetha dental college have sufficient knowledge and awareness regarding dental stem cells. Practice of dental stem cell therapy may be a big step now but is definitely going to be an advantage in the future.

Assessing the Reason for Choosing Dentistry as a Career: A Survey Among First-Year Dental College Students

Career choice is a complex decision in our life. The opportunity to participate in dental education in many countries, especially in the developing ones, is limited to a small percentage of the community. Choosing dentistry as a career option may be due to various reasons, influences like economical status, financial status, social status, and many more. Students also try to make a career choice while studying itself. Meanwhile, choosing dentistry as a job should be accomplished with more precise considerations because changing this job is rarely possible. The changing nature of the dental workforce and the need to retain the services of future members has made it important to understand why current dental students have chosen dentistry as their career. However, the choice of dentistry becomes forceful at times by peer pressure, cultural thrust, or inability to procure medicine. Questions distributed through an online survey were answered by the participants and the results are collected and analyzed statistically. From the results obtained and analyzed the various reasons for choosing dentistry as a carrier was understood. The main reason for choosing dentistry as a career is because majority (42.97%) missed MBBS as their first career choice.

Depression, anxiety and stress levels among medical and dental students: а cross sectional study

Introduction. In medical and dental colleges increased levels of psychological disturbances such as depression, anxiety and stress (DASS) among students which affect the way these students take care of patients. By identifying necessary modifications can be made to improve the quality of life among medical and dental students.The aim of this study is to assess DASS among undergraduate medical and dental students in Mathura city, Uttar Pradesh, India.Material and methods. The medical and dental college students from K.D. Medical College and K.D. Dental College students were included. A short questionnaire version of depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS-21) was distributed and filled by students. Comparison among the variables was done using independent t-test with significance at p &lt; 0.05.Results. The study group comprised 415 subjects, 164 (39.51 %) males and 251 (60.48 %) females. Among them 297 (71.56 %) were medical students and 118 (28.43 %) were dental students. Out of a total of 297 medical students, the severity of overall DASS score was 38.8 ± 10.2 while depression score was 12.6 ± 4.0, anxiety score was 13.0 ± 4.1, stress score was 13.2 ± 4.3. Out of a total of 118 dental students the severity of overall DASS score was 37.8 ± 11.1 while depression scores was 12.2 ± 4.2, anxiety score was 12.9 ± 4.0, stress score was 12.7 ± 4.5. The overall mean DASS score and its dimensions were not significant based on gender.Conclusions. Clinical years were more stressful than the nonclinical years. This suggests a need for special attention to the structure of the clinical program, particularly at the point of transition from the preclinical to the clinical phase.

Psychological Status of Online Education among Dental College Students

E-learning has become an essential method and implemented by educational institutions across the world. Physiological change of online education among college students, based on a questionnaire or a Google form. Age among 21 to 25 where more knowledge about online education. Time spent for online classes per day is more than 6 hrs. The effectiveness of online classes varies among age groups. To make awareness about online education. A self structured questionnaire is being prepared and uploaded in Google forms. Increased implementation of technology will increase students' comprehension of content and skill developed. Asynchronous delivery is threaded discussions, e-mail and telephone calls. Education institutions created to deliver knowledge have yet to adopt technology for this purpose. Learning comparison has now been introduced in school. Online education experience is typically asynchronous and also incorporates synchronous elements. Increased implementation of technology will increase students' comprehension of content and skill developed. The study showed that the people who are aged between 21 to 25 are more aware of online education. The p- value of this study is found to be 0.002, (p&lt;0.05), hence statistically significant. The aim of the study is to rule out the physiological changes of online education among the college students.

Assessment of stress, anxiety and depression during COVID-19 among dental students of Bhubaneswar City, Odisha

Introduction: Covid-19 began in Wuhan, China in the month of December 2019 and over a period of time, the infection outspread across the world in a rapid pace.It has put the entire world's population at risk of infection, which is a huge source of worry, particularly for vulnerable populations like dental students.This study is aimed for the assessment of stress, anxiety and depression during Covid 19 on dental college students of Bhubaneswar city. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, questionnaire survey conducted over the internet. It administered 222 students. The students were assessed by a proforma containing demographic details and DASS 21. Statistical analysis was done using the SPSS version 26.0 using Chi square test. Results: In our study females were 57.7% (n=128) and 42.3% (n=94) were males In the study maximum number of participants were found to be in the age range of 19-22 with 48.6% (n=108) followed by age range of 23-26 with 46.8% (n=104).The mean Age of the study population is 22.75±1.937 and the mean score of depression, stress and anxiety was 19.66±10.923, 20.43±10.330 and 15.14±9.263 respectively.

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF UG STUDENTS TOWARDS FAILURE OF AMALGAM RESTORATION &amp; IT'S PREVENTION

Aims and objective - This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of Undergraduate students towards failure of class I and class II amalgam restoration in permanent molars and the method used for its prevention. Methodology - An online survey was conducted among 128 Undergraduate students (2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year and interns) of the institute Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital, using a 14-point Questionnaire, statistical analysis, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (Chi Square Goodness of Fit Test). The level of signicance (P-value) was set at P&lt; 0.05. Conclusion - Longevity of any restoration depends upon several factors and as we know that amalgam as a restorative material has been used in dentistry for about more than 150 years now and it is still being used because of its low cost, strength &amp; longevity. But certain factors have proven to be the reason for failure of amalgam restoration. For a long time, people have been using different preventive measures to eradicate these reasons and to increase the life of amalgam restoration. This study concludes about the most common signs and reasons seen and known by the current learning and practising Undergraduate students for failure of amalgam restoration.

Temporomandibular joints disorders (TMDs) prevalence and their relation to anxiety in dental students

Background: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are very common disorders affecting the population and causing pain. Researchers have reported a high prevalence of TMDs among university students due to increased distress. The aims of this study were to determine the frequency of TMDs in Umm al-Qura University (UQU) dental students using the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD), and to examine the relationship between anxiety, bruxism, and TMDs among those students. Methods: The DC/TMD pain screener questionnaire was completed by dental students. Students who reported TMD pain or had at least one positive TMD symptom were invited to the dental clinic for a full TMJ evaluation. History of bruxism was documented and an ultra-brief tool for detecting anxiety and depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-4 PHQ) was completed by all students. Results: A total of 240 students responded to the TMD pain screener in which 119 reported at least one TMJ symptom. Only 93 dental students presented to clinical examination in which 64.5% (n=60) of them had temporomandibular joint disorders. Disc displacement with reduction and local myalgia (38.7% &amp; 32.25%, respectively) were the most frequent diagnosis. A total of 29% (n=27) of students had more than one diagnosis. Overall, 41 participants (44.09%) reported a positive response to the anxiety scale and (n=38) 40% of participants reported parafunctional habits. Both the history of bruxism and anxiety were significantly related to TMDs (P=0.0002) and also significantly higher in women of higher academic years (P≤0.01). Conclusions: This study found a high prevalence of TMDs among UQU dental students. Disc displacement with reduction was the most prevalent disorder. Bruxism and anxiety were associated with painful TMDs.

FIBULARIS TERTIUS MUSCLE AMONG PRE-CLINICAL STUDENTS OF A MEDICAL COLLEGE: A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: The fibularis tertius muscle (FTM) is a variant muscle of the crural compartment of the leg that is thought to have evolved in human as a result of the development of the bipedal gait. The Fibularis tertius muscle, as an ankle dorsiflexor and foot evertor, plays an important physiological role in effective terrestrial locomotion related to midfoot biomechanical stabilization. The objective of this study is to determine the occurrence of the fibularis tertius muscle using a surface anatomical examination of the foot in medical and dental students of a medical college. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study comprising 294 pre-clinical medical and dental students of College of Medical Sciences, Chitwan, Nepal. In each student, the fibularis tertius muscle was palpated on both lower limbs for their presence or absence. The data was collected in terms of age and gender and was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science version 20. Results: The prevalence of fibularis tertius muscle was 50.68%, with females accounting for 23.13% and males accounting for 27.55%. Fibularis tertius muscle was more common bilaterally (37.07%) than unilaterally (13.61%). Among unilateral fibularis tertius muscle, 24 (8.16%) were found only on the right foot and 16 (5.44%) on the left foot only. The bilateral prevalence of the fibularis tertius muscle was 17.01 % in females and 20.07 % in males, while its unilateral prevalence in females and males was 6.12 % and 7.48 %, respectively. Conclusions: The involvement of the fibularis tertius muscle in affecting midfoot stabilization and its potential role in delaying the healing process of John’s fracture cannot be ignored. Hence, understanding the theory behind foot biomechanics requires awareness of the existence of the fibularis tertius muscle.

Assessment of perceived stress levels and its sources among indian students in Dental Colleges of Odisha - A cross-sectional study

Background: Dental school is a stressful experience for students as they face wide-ranging challenges related to patient care and pursuing academic excellence. Aim: The aim of the study is to estimate the psychological stress levels and its sources among undergraduate students at dental colleges in India. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among a sample of 308 undergraduate students in their 3rd year, 4th year, and internship from three private dental schools in Odisha. A self-administered questionnaire was designed and distributed where participants marked the stress levels caused by various academic and nonacademic stressors on a five-point Likert scale (strongly disagree to strongly agree). Demographic data of gender and year of study were also collected on the same questionnaire. Statistical Analysis Used: SPSS v27 was used to compute descriptive statistics, to perform tests for reliability and validity of the survey instrument and to perform two sample t-test for comparison of stressors with gender and one-way ANOVA for comparison of stressors year of study as factors. Results: Of the 300 completed questionnaires submitted, 49.7% of the participants were males (n = 151) and 50.3% were females (n = 149). Third-year students reported moderate stresses (mean stress >=3) due to factors related to curriculum structure, long classroom hours, reduced recreation time, homesickness, and hostel food. Fourth-year students reported severe stress (mean stress >=4) originating from stressors like completion of clinical quota and comparison with other professions. Interns reported severe stress (mean stress >=4) originating from stressors like family's expectations and fear of failure. There was a statistically significant difference in female participants who reported elevated stress compared to their male counterparts in dealing with stress related to workload and training (P = 0.008, two-tailed two-sample t-test). Conclusions: Students reported most stress originating from issues related to clinical workload burden, comparison with peers, family expectations, and personal relationship issues. We recommend that dentistry schools act with urgency to alleviate severe stressors with the formation of student advisory committees and appointment of counselors who can advocate for dental students' psychological well-being.

Students Perception toward Effectiveness of Online Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic among University Dental Students in India and United Arab Emirates: A Multi Centric Study.

Objectives:The rationale of this study was to compare the efficiency of online learning and the differences in outcome between the two universities in India and United Arab Emirates (UAE).Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted with a validated questionnaire among dental students of a dental college in India and a dental college in the UAE. The data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 22, and comparison was done using the Chi-square test, ANOVA, correlation, and regression analysis. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05.Results:A total of 491 students responded to the questionnaire, of which 314 were from India and 177 from UAE. The awareness of online learning among students had increased after COVID-19, and Zoom was the most common platform (30.9%). The satisfaction ratio was 78.4%, and smartphones were commonly used by students. Based on the satisfaction of online learning, study participants from UAE had a higher mean attitude score (2.72 ± 0.98) as compared to Indian students (2.47 ± 0.77) (P < 0.027*).Conclusion:The study results show that online learning was comparable to traditional method of learning. Although poor network connectivity was a deterrent for online learning among students from India and UAE, future teaching methods could inculcate online teaching methods and hence encourage blended learning as part of the teaching curriculum.

Factors influencing the acceptance of online teaching among dental students during COVID-19 crisis in India: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey

Aim and Objectives: The present study assessed the perceived barriers as well as the preferences of the students toward the mode of education in the current scenario. Material and Methods: The study investigators developed a self-administered questionnaire using Google Forms® (Google LLC, Mountain View, CA) and were E-mailed to their respective E-mail ids and were informed telephonically about the survey. This survey was done among the BDS students of public health-care sector dental colleges in Delhi and the final data included 440 BDS dental students. Chi-square test was used to assess the association of the various factors among BDS students. Results: Higher response was obtained for Classroom Teaching for the 1st year students (65.6%) and Online Teaching for final year students (37.3%). The preference for online teaching over classroom teaching and understanding for the subject with your online classes was significantly better among final-year students (61.3%). The most common barrier experienced by the students was Network issue/poor range (52.5%) followed by understanding (17.0%) and excessive number of classes/Too long classes (10.2%). Conclusion: The present study showed that the 1st year dental students who just passed from the school had difficulty adapting to the Education via communication media. While the final year students were in a better position for adapting to the new system of learning.

Career intentions, choices, and motivation of undergraduate dental students toward dentistry

Students studying healthcare related professional courses like dentistry are future role models and leaders of our society. It is imperative that only interested and motivated candidates join dental profession because of amount of time and resources involved. The aims of this survey were to study the intentions, motivation, and selection of dentistry as a profession by the dental students. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among 500 undergraduate dental students and interns of two government (n = 250) and one private dental college (n = 250) located in National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi, India. Majority of respondents were females and were residing in urban area. Students of government dental college were significantly more inclined to continue with their profession. Oral and maxillofacial surgery was the most sought after branch of dentistry to pursue post-graduation by the study participants. This study highlighted some important factors for selecting and continuing dentistry as a profession. Majority of students indicated that dentistry was not their first choice of career. There is a need to educate students about their preferred career choices and its future aspects before joining the course.

COVID -19 Vaccine Awareness among Dental Students: A Cross Sectional Study

Background: Dental professionals are frequently exposed to environments with high levels of occupational hazards by performing duties in close contact with the oral cavity prone for COVID 19 disease transmission. Further, as healthcare providers, dentists are assigned with providing health care support and encouraging their patients, and community in various activities to prevent the spread of diseases including vaccinations especially during this COVID19 pandemic.Aim: The present study was aimed to assess the awareness of an individual towards COVID19 vaccination.Methodology: A cross sectional online-survey was conducted using self-administered questionnaires, through Google forms among dental students of Thai Moogambigai dental college and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.Results: Majority of the dental students were aware of the COVID19 Vaccines currently available. Among which 78.85% considered COVID-19 vaccines should be made mandatory for all the health care professionals. 75% felt vaccination is not recommended immediately following covid-19 infection or recovered recently. About half of the participants were unaware of vaccination protocols for patients with diabetes, immuno-compromised disease or any bleeding disorder. Conclusion: Most of the dental students were aware of vaccines available for the COVID 19 infection however show very low vaccination rate. Thus immediate implementation of epidemiology education associated with infectious diseases and vaccination developments should be incorporated by organizing awareness programs

Assessment of King Saud University medical and dental students' adjustment during their first year at college

Assessment of King Saud University medical and dental students' adjustment during their first year at college

Factors Affecting Stress among the Selected Dental College Students in Dhaka

Background: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course is a long course for undergraduate level in the medical sciences, which causes different types of stress among the significant number of students. Those stresses critically affect the physical and mental health of the students, which also effects on their academic performance and professional practice. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out to determine the factors affecting stress among 174 undergraduate dental students of selected three dental medical colleges in Dhaka through a pretested semi-structured questionnaire with the modified version of the Dental Environment Stress (DES) questionnaire. Results: Half of the undergraduate dental students (49.4%) were found in moderately stressful. As a sources of stress, personal factors were highly stressful, training factors were slightly stressful and academic environment were moderately stressful among the dental students. Level of stress were statistically significant with age group (0.001), marital state (0.047), studying class (0.001), conflict with parents over career (0.031) and reduced sleeping times (0.001). Conclusion: The study shows that a proper academic environment needs to be formed for dental students through modifying the academic curriculum and evalution systems and proper counseling program to improve their motivation, self-confidence and productivity in their performance.

Association between Blood Pressure, Number of Untreated Dental Decay, Periodontal Pocket Depth, and Body Mass Index in 101 Dental University Students: Follow-up Survey at the Time of Admission and in the 4th Grade

Association between Blood Pressure, Number of Untreated Dental Decay, Periodontal Pocket Depth, and Body Mass Index in 101 Dental University Students: Follow-up Survey at the Time of Admission and in the 4th Grade

Perceived Stress, Emotional Exhaustion and Burnout among Medical and Dental Undergraduate Students

Objective: to explore the level of perceived stress, emotional exhaustion and burnout among students of private dental and medical colleges in Lahore Method: This analytical crossectional study was designed and conducted, and data was collected using Emotional exhaustion scale (10 items; Cronbach’s alpha=.78),21 Perceived Stress Scale (14 items, Cronbach’s alpha=.80),22 and Maslach Burnout Inventory (15 items; Cronbach’s alpha=.79).23 Total sample was 150 undergraduate students (75 from medical college 4th year and 75 from dental college 4th year). Results: The results of independent sample t test revealed a significant difference between the level of perceived stress (t=-24.02, P=.020), emotional exhaustion (t=-18.51, P=.001) and burnout (t=12.871, P=.010) among medical and dental undergraduate students Conclusion: Perceived stress, emotional exhaustion and burnout was found more among students of medical colleges as compared to the students of dental colleges Keywords: Perceived stress, Emotional exhaustion, Burnout, Medical Professionals