Evaluation of dental students and alumni's confidence level in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment-planning: A qualitative study.

Background: Orthodontic education, besides some other factors, influences the confidence level of recently graduated dentists to diagnose subjects seeking orthodontic treatment and provide treatment plans. This study aims to explore the factors that influence the confidence level of undergraduate dental students to diagnose subjects seeking orthodontic treatment and provide treatment plans after graduation.

Methods: A qualitative study was undertaken using focus groups and interviews.