Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding Nicotine Replacement Therapy among Dental Students in Karnataka.

Background: Organized dentistry has recognized the role of oral health professionals in discouraging tobacco use. Unexplored level of knowledge regarding the benefits and prescription of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) have aroused interest among us which initiated us to assess the knowledge and perception of dental students toward NRT among various dental colleges in Karnataka, South India.

Materials And Methods: A questionnaire survey was done among 16 selected colleges in Karnataka.