Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Challenges Toward Evidence-based Dentistry in Indian Dental Postgraduates
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Objective- To assess the knowledge, attitude and perceived barriers towards practice of evidence based dentistry among Indian postgraduate dental students. Method- This is a cross-sectional questionnaire study. 234 post-graduate dental students participated in the present study (response rate – 86.7%). Knowledge, attitude and perceived barriers towards practice of evidence based dentistry was assessed using a validated, self-administered questionnaire. Frequency tables were computed. Independent samples t- test was used to test for the difference in mean knowledge scores between clinical and non-clinical department (p < 0.05) is considered statistically significant. Results- 65 (27.8%) subjects were not familiar with evidence based dentistry, Mean knowledge reagarding terminologies used in evidence based dentistry was high among clinical than non-clinical students. A positive attitude was seen among the post graduates in practice of evidence based dentistry, there exist certain barriers in practice of evidence based dentistry. Conclusion- The postgraduates although familiar with the sources of evidence based dentistry, their knowledge of the terms used in evidence based dentistry is limited a positive attitude is seen among respondents towards imparting evidence based dentistry in clinical practice and Potential barriers still exist in practice of evidence based dentistry.
Authors: Priya, Ramesh Kumar, Anitha, Joseph Varghese
Institution: Saveetha University
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7085179959
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