Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Among Postgraduate Dental Students in Kanpur

Authors

  • Prasanna Kumar P Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • Ankita Raj Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • Ankur Rathaur Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • ParasR Kansal Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • Francis John Alapatt Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • Ayushi Agarwal Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • Anuragh Singh Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • Pulkit Advani Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author

Keywords:

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Postgraduate Dental Students, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Education, Clinical Skills

Abstract

 This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders among postgraduate dental students in Kanpur, India. A total of 75 postgraduate dental students from various dental colleges in Kanpur were surveyed using a validated questionnaire distributed online. Descriptive statistics were employed for data analysis. Results revealed variations in attitudes toward TMJ disorder management across different dental specialties, with respondents expressing limited confidence in diagnosing and managing TMJ disorders. The findings underscored deficiencies in the current dental curriculum regarding TMJ disorder education, highlighting the need for enhanced training to improve clinical skills in diagnosis and management. 

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2022-02-28

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Kumar P, P., Raj, A., Rathaur, A., Kansal, P., John Alapatt, F., Agarwal, A., Singh, A., & Advani, P. (2022). Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Among Postgraduate Dental Students in Kanpur. History of Medicine, 8(1). https://historymedjournal.com/HOM/index.php/medicine/article/view/312