Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders Among Undergraduate Dental Students at the College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Al-Zulfi, Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a major cause of nondental pain in the orofacial region. Dental students represent a high-risk group for developing TMDs due to the considerable academic and clinical stressors of their training. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of TMD symptoms and associated factors among dental students at the College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2023 to September 2024. A self-administered electronic questionnaire, adapted from established instruments and validated by an expert, was distributed to all undergraduate dental students ( Results: The prevalence of TMD symptoms, based on a defined cutoff score, was 50.3% (83/165). A significantly higher prevalence was observed among clinical-level students (69.1% of the sample) compared to preclinical students (30.9%; Conclusion: The findings confirm a high prevalence of TMD symptoms among dental students, strongly associated with the advanced clinical phase of training and female gender. We recommend that dental institutions implement educational programs and accessible screening protocols. Students experiencing symptoms, such as pain, clicking sounds, or limited jaw movement should be referred to specialists for early intervention to prevent chronic complications and mitigate the impact on their academic and clinical performance.