A study to assess the knowledge and awareness related to radiographic protection in undergraduate dental students
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Maxillofacial Imaging - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction In the field of dentistry Xrays are utilized broadly for diagnosing dental diseases as well as providing therapeutic means1 Xrays are used from mild conditions such as incipient caries to severe conditions such as alveolar bone loss and implant placement Hence dental therapist office staff and the patients are at high risk to exposure of ionizing radiationsAim of the Study To study the knowledge and assessment related to radiographic protection in undergraduate dental studentsMaterials and Methods The study was conducted among undergraduate dental students For the study we selected undergraduate dental students from 3rd year 4th year and internship A total of 120 students were included in the study A questionnaire related to radiation protocol in the form of multiple choices was given to each participant and the response sheets were collected after 30 minutesResults A total of 120 undergraduate students were included in the study The number of students from third year were 50 from final year were 39 and from internship were 31 We observed that in 3rd year students with low knowledge were 24 moderate knowledge were 12 and with sufficient knowledge were 14 In 4th year students with low knowledge were 12 moderate knowledge were 15 and with sufficient knowledge were 12Conclusion The interns and final year students are more knowledgeable and aware of radioprotection and its harmful effects on exposure as compared to third year students The rigorous clinical training along with extensive theoretical teaching provided to final year students and interns posted in clinical departments likely to be responsible for this difference in knowledge of studentsKeywords Dental students Radiographic protection Xrays
Authors and Affiliations
Harkanwal Preet Singh, Jasdeep Kaur Cheema, Lakshay Dhawan, Geetanjali Dr, Jaswant Singh Toor
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