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Hamed, Nouran, Aronda, Samantha, Sami, Maryam, Adtani, Pooja |
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Journal of International Dental & Medical Research; 2024, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p363-369, 7p |
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Dental profession is rapidly evolving due to advanced digital technology. Several automated technologies such as laser, intraoral scanners, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), Computer Aided-Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology, and 3D printing offer new possible alternatives to replace manual tasks and increase the quality of treatment and patient experiences. To assess the awareness and knowledge about digital dentistry among undergraduate dental students at Gulf Medical University, Ajman. A questionnaire comprising 16 questions about digital dentistry and sociodemographic data was distributed amongst 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th year undergraduate dental students. A total of 252 students voluntarily participated in the study. The information obtained was statistically analysed. It was observed that dental students in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th years were more informed about digital dentistry when compared to the 1st and 2nd year students. The awareness among undergraduate dental students about digital dentistry is satisfactory on a broad aspect. However, there is a lack of knowledge in relation to deeper aspects of digital dentistry which demonstrates a need for further awareness. This can be attained by implementing educational courses on digital dentistry in the preclinical years of the dental curriculum. Such an action would provide students with the required knowledge of the various technologies used in the clinical setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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