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| Year : 2023 | Volume
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A study to evaluate the self-confidence of undergraduate dental students in relation to oral and maxillofacial surgery to assess the teaching curriculum at Indian university
Sharath Kodlipet1, Rolson Sandeep Amana2, A Sudhakar3
1 Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Cranio and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
3 Prosthodontist and Implantologist, Dental Unit, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Sharath Kodlipet
Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/ijpcdr.ijpcdr_4_23
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Background: Self-confidence is an essential attribute required for dental students to succeed in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS).
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the self-confidence levels of undergraduate dental students in India in relation to OMFS and assess the effectiveness of the teaching curriculum.
Materials and Methods: The study involved 100 undergraduate dental students from a university in India, and a self-confidence questionnaire was used to assess their confidence levels.
Results: The results showed that the self-confidence levels of the students were moderate, with most students reporting low levels of confidence in performing OMFS procedures.
Conclusions: The study concluded that there is a need for the university to review and update the OMFS teaching curriculum to improve the self-confidence of the students in this area.
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