Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Special Care Dentistry (SCD) Among Dental Students At Cairo University.
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age20-28
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
This study aims to understand dental students' perception of special needs dental care. The findings will offer analysis and valuable insights into students' interest, awareness and acceptance of Special Care Dentistry (SCD).The goal of this study is to identify gaps in dental education and training related to SCD. The results will help improve the curriculum and ensure that future dentists are better prepared to care for patients with special needs creating a more skilled and compassionate generation of professionals. This study is important because individuals with special needs often face challenges in accessing dental care, and improving dental education can help address this issue.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Currently enrolled as a 4th, 5th, or 6th-year dental student
Studying at the Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Willing to voluntarily participate in the study
Disqualifiers
Not enrolled in the 4th, 5th, or 6th year of the dental program at Cairo University
Do not provide informed consent to participate
Incomplete questionnaire responses
Trial population
The study population consists of undergraduate clinical dental students and interns from the Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University. Participants will be drawn from 4th and 5th-year students and 6th-year interns to assess their perceptions, awareness, and preparedness regarding Special Care Dentistry (SCD). The study will use an electronic self-administered questionnaire to collect data over a 3-month period.
Trial design
Design model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Perception of dental students of Special Care Dentistry (SCD) regarding awareness, terminology and prior knowledge
Awareness, terminology and prior knowledge is measured by a validated questionnaire used in the study by (Ramadhani et al.2024)
Time frame
Data would be collected online in the academic year 2024/2025Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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