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- Teledentistry is gaining popularity in both urban and rural areas for its cost-effectiveness and efficiency in delivering oral healthcare.
- A survey of 120 postgraduate dental students in Kanpur revealed that 74.4% had knowledge of teledentistry, and 79.2% showed interest in practicing it in the future.
- Overall awareness and attitudes towards teledentistry were satisfactory at 71.7%.
Article Abstract
Background: Teledentistry is a rapidly forming subset of dentistry being used extensively in urban as well as rural areas addressing problems related to cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and quality in delivering oral health-care services. The present study aims to evaluate the knowledge, awareness, and attitudes regarding teledentistry among the dental postgraduates of Kanpur city, India.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was carried out on a total of 120 postgraduate students. A pretested, self-structured, close-ended questionnaire was administered that consisted of 20 questions were included. The data collected was compiled in a systemic manner and analyzed in terms of frequency (yes/no).
Results: Only 77 postgraduate students responded, and it was observed that 74.4% of students had knowledge regarding teledentistry and 79.2% of students contemplated to practice teledentistry in the future. The overall awareness and attitudes regarding teledentistry were found to be 71.7%.
Conclusion: The knowledge, awareness, and attitudes were found to be satisfactory among the postgraduate dental students.
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