Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Forensic Odontology among Undergraduate Dental Students

Manju J (Unknown)
Krithika C (Unknown)
Anusha S (Unknown)
Arputha Madhalan C (Unknown)
Anu Priya B (Unknown)
Swathi R (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Mar 2021

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the level of knowledge, awareness and practice of forensic odontologyamong undergraduate dental students.Methodology: The data was collected through a questionnaire which contained 15 close-ended questionsshared through online platform. And circulated amongst undergraduate dental students through onlineplatform, all data were completely filled and statistical analysis was done.Result: The results of this study show that Interns were the group with the most Knowledge about ForensicOdontology (p=0.0004). 75% of the Interns scored >90 and contrastingly, around 30% of the IV, III, II andI years scored >90.Conclusion: This study divulges that there was adequate knowledge and awareness of forensic odontologyamongst the Interns and very few of other group students (I, II, III and IVyear) have adequate knowledgeand awareness regarding forensic odontology. Although the significance of maintenance of dental recordsare established, it has not been practiced among the students

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