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
Qualifiers
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 design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed