Perception, knowledge, and practice of endodontists and general dental practitioners toward evidence-based practice and factors associated with it-A cross-sectional study.

Background: Evidence-based practice is the cornerstone of dentistry and especially endodontics. Diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment with recent advancement based on evidence would be a great help for the patent satisfaction and treatment prognosis; hence, the aim of present study was to explore difference between perception, knowledge, and practice of endodontists and general dental practitioners (GDPs) towards evidence-based practice and factors associated with it.

Materials And Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional descriptive questionnaire study conducted among specialists in the subject of conservative and endodontic dentistry and GDPs working in private clinics in Modinagar city, Uttar Pradesh.

Preparedness of dental under-graduate students towards practicing endodontics in rural and remote areas of India.

Background: Undergraduate students can provide valuable opinions and suggestions for modifying the educational program for the enhancement of learning. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the preparedness of undergraduate dental students with regard to practice endodontics in the rural and remote areas of India.

Materials And Methods: The present cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among dental undergraduates (interns).