Knowledge, Awareness and Practice on Quackery in Dentistry among Dental Students in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Abstract
Quackery in dentistry refers to the practice of providing dental care that is either unproven, unsafe, or unethical, often by individuals who lack proper qualifications or expertise. This phenomenon has been a persistent issue, undermining patient trust, leading to harmful outcomes, and contributing to public health risks. The rise of unregulated dental practices, particularly in the form of unauthorized practitioners or misleading advertisements, has exacerbated the problem. Quackery in dentistry can range from offering ineffective or harmful treatments to promoting products that lack scientific validation. Despite regulatory efforts, these practices continue to thrive, often exploiting vulnerable populations. This paper aims to explore the prevalence, impact, and ethical concerns surrounding dental quackery, emphasizing the importance of public awareness, education, and stricter enforcement of dental regulations to mitigate these risks. Prevalence, impact, and ethical concerns surrounding dental quackery, emphasizing the importance of public awareness, education, and stricter enforcement of dental regulations to mitigate these risks.
Aim: To assess the knowledge, awareness, and practice of quackery dentistry.
Objectives: To determine the knowledge, awareness, and practice regarding quackery dentistry among undergraduate dental students based on gender.
To determine knowledge, awareness, and practice regarding quackery dentistry among undergraduate dental students based on year of study.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate dental students (I, II, III, IV, Interns) in a tertiary care teaching hospital khammam using a offline paper print was designed and distributed to students in order to fill , Descriptive studies and chi square test were calculated using SPSS version.
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