Knowledge assessment on cleft lip and palate among recently graduated dentists: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The complex presentation, associated co-morbidities and multi-disciplinary requirements dictate the requirement for in-depth knowledge in order to effectively manage patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). We aimed to develop a validated questionnaire for cleft lip and palate knowledge assessment and to evaluate the knowledge of cleft lip and palate among a group of recently-graduated dentists.

Materials And Methods: A multiple-site, cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted.