Current Practice Pattern of Oral Pathologists in India
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology encompasses research, diseases diagnosis through clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical and patients management akin. Unlike general dentist an oral pathologist have a practices to that of general pathologist. Hence, conducting a survey will be useful to analyse the practice patterns of oral pathologists will help broaden the scope of this speciality. Objective: To analyse the current practicing patterns and scope of oral pathologist in India Methodolgy: An online questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study will be conducted among oral pathologist in India. Results: A total of 112 oral pathologists were participanted in study among them 68.9% were female and31.1%were male. Regarding admission methods 53.3% were admitted by merit, 42.5% by choice and4.2% and In-service Working status of participant was as follows teaching faculty- 61.3%, Students-17%, retired-3.3 % practioners – 9.9%, Dental surgeons- 7.1% and others- 2.4%. Non-academic participants were distributed among corporate health sector- 5.7%, Pathology lab- 5.2% research institute -0 .5% and tobacco cessation center - 0.5%. Conclusion: Studies have found that prime motive for dental students when choosing future career options include financial security, independent & specialized professional, job satisfaction, status, and a desire to serve to the community.
Author: International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR)
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930503720
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