Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Towards Preventive Dental Care Among Dental Interns In Kanpur, India.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Preventive dental care among dental interns in Kanpur, India. Methodology: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 120 internship students of two dental colleges of Kanpur city. The participants were asked to provide demographic information, to respond to statements about their attitude towards preventive dentistry, and to answer questions regarding their perceived competence in applying preventive dentistry procedures. Results: Data from 120 dental internship students of Kanpur were analysed for this study, of which 65% were males and 35% of them were females. The most acknowledged aspects of preventive dentistry were being useful and essential to the community (100%,). The percentage of participants expressing a proficiency in providing dietary counselling and oral hygiene instructions was the highest (88.3% & 83.3% respectively). Conclusion: This study highlighted that the currently implemented undergraduate education programme in dental colleges in Kanpur does not provide dentists with the required attitude and skills to fulfil their role in providing preventive-oriented health services.