ArticleBMC oral health2025
Knowledge and acceptance of recent evidence based clinical recommendations on dental caries, periodontal diseases, oral cancer and tooth wear among intern dental students. Across-sectional study.
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- Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice: Contemporary Preventive Strategies in Modern Dental Care-A Cross-Sectional Survey of Practicing Dentists.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Essential oral health competencies for cancer care: standardizing dental education for modern practice.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundEvidence-based clinical guidelines are vital for effective preventive dentistry, yet their uptake among future dentists remains uncertain.
objectiveTo assess and compare the knowledge and acceptance of recent evidence-based dental guidelines among intern dental students from public (Mansoura University) and private (Delta University) faculties in Egypt.
methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 320 intern students using a validated Arabic questionnaire covering four domains: dental caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer, and tooth wear. Responses were rated on a 5-point Likert scale.
resultsPrivate university students showed higher overall knowledge and acceptance scores (44.1, 43.8), while public university students exhibited slightly lower knowledge but greater acceptance in some domains (42.4, 45.3). The highest scores were seen in the periodontal disease domain. Significant differences were noted in knowledge and acceptance related to dental caries and oral cancer (P < 0.05). A higher proportion of "undecided" responses among public students indicated greater uncertainty.
conclusionBoth public and private university students showed moderate to high knowledge and acceptance level of evidence-based preventive guidelines. While statistically significant differences were found in some domains, effect sizes were sometimes modest with a little tendency towards private faculty students. These findings underline the need to strengthen evidence-based education across dental curricula to improve clinical readiness.
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