Journal of Academy of Dental Education

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Introduction: Widespread internet usage worldwide allows increased access to medical and dental information and can be used for patient self-education.Materials and Methods: Patients who were reported to the Department of Oral Medicine of Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College were involved in the present study. Institutional Ethical clearance was obtained. Consent was obtained from all the participants and a Questionnaire was given to all the participants. The participants were given a list of predetermined responses to choose their answer.Results: Results were calculated. Statistical analysis was done using Chi square test and p value was calculated. Conclusion: We may conclude that creating awareness amongst people of different educational backgrounds through appropriate means (following an individualized approach based on educational qualification) would increase internet usage for acquiring information on oral health.

Keywords

Dentistry, Internet Usage, Oral Health Information, Survey.
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