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CHOOSING DENTISTRY- REASONS AND REFLECTIONS

Published:2022-07-15 Issue: Volume: Page:101-103
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Author:

Riya Riya¹,Narang Ridhi²,Singh Shinh Amanish³,Nadaf Imtiyaz⁴,Parwal Sanjana⁵,Kaur Rajinder⁶

Affiliation:

1. Intern Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Bathinda

2. Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Bathinda

3. Principal and HOD, Department of Orthodontics Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Bathinda

4. Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Bathinda

5. Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Bathinda

6. Private practitioner

Abstract

Background: Dentistry offers many opportunities, challenges, and rewards. It is a rapidly changing and expanding profession. The aim of the present study is to assess the reasons for today's students choosing dentistry as their career. Materials and methods: A self administered e – questionnaire study was done among 291 students of Dental Institute in North India. Questionnaire included items like reason for choosing dentistry, motive behind, factors influencing their choice. Data was analyzed using Chi- square test. Results showed the top most reason for choosing dentistryResults: was to be addressed like doctors (48.1%). Statistically significant difference was found among males and females choosing dentistry by choice or chance. Within the limitation of this study, it can be concluded that motiveConclusion : behind choosing dentistry as a career among the surveyed dental students are mostly professional and personal reasons. They are influenced by other factors like dentist in family, as an alternative to MBBS and self employed work.

Publisher

World Wide Journals

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