Assessment of Dental Students about the Problems Faced in Studying Oral Pathology: A Cross-Sectional

ABSTRACT

Oral pathology, a unique and diversified branch of dentistry that identifies and manages oral diseases pertaining to the oral and maxillofacial region. Aim and objectives: To evaluate and assess the dental students oriented towards oral pathology and also to take necessary measures for further improvement of the teaching process. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out in the department of Oral Pathology, GDC Srinagar where the prepared questionnaires was given to all the undergraduate students and interns of GDC, Srinagar except first year BDs and postgraduate students. The questionnaire was in the form of multiple choice questions and designed in such a way which was simple to evaluate and answer. Results: In this study, dental students should have adequate knowledge of this subject but there are still holes between the understanding and awareness for this subject in the students. Conclusion: This study emphasized the difficulties felt by the dental students in their recent curriculum in the subject of oral pathology. By making little alterations in the current schedule, it can be made more interesting and systematic for the students.