Jibin Joy Daniel
Pushpagiri college of Dental Sciences, IndiaPresentation Title:
Awareness about clear aligner among dental students- Cross sectional study
Abstract
Objective: To assess the awareness about clear aligner among dental students of first year, second year, third year, final year and interns of dental colleges in Kerala.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted among dental students of different dental colleges in Kerala, by collecting data using questionaire. Students of first year, second year, third year, final year and interns were included for the study. A questionnaire composed of 10 questions, designed to assess awareness about clear aligner among students. 210 students participated in the study.
Result: The study reveals that out of 210 attendees – I)83.3% attendees didn’t used clear aligner before II) 91.7% of attendees aware about clear aligner III)83.3% attendees knows in which cases clear aligner can be used IV)83.3% attendees knows clear aligner have better oral hygiene than traditional brackets.
Conclusion: Awareness programs including CDEs, Seminars, various presentations in conferences regarding clear aligner are necessary to create awareness among dental students.
Biography
Dr Jibin Joy Daniel, completed BDS degree from Government Dental college, Kottayam, Kerala under Kerala university of Health Sciences, MDS degree from AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences. Has more than 50 publications in various national and international journals. Currenly working as Assistant Professor, Pushpagiri college of dental sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala.