Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Dental Institute, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences,
2 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
3 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dental Institute, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
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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