Knowledge and Awareness about Burning Mouth Syndrome among Dental Students

Authors

  • Manju J
  • Mutum Sangeeta Devi
  • Meena.J
  • Rahul B
  • Kavitha.M
  • Niveditha.B

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i3.15332

Keywords:

Burning mouth syndrome, Awareness, Dental students

Abstract

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and level of awareness about Burning mouth
syndrome among dental students.
Method: The study was carried out among the dental students.A self-constructed questionnaire was made
and given to a total of 100 students. The answers were recorded and converted into numbers and percentages.
Results: The results of the study reveal that undergraduate dental students have a fair knowledge about
burning mouth syndrome.
Conclusion: There is an increased need for comprehensive educational programmes and clinical exposure
for students to be aware about burning mouth syndrome.

Author Biographies

  • Manju J

    Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital,
    Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Mutum Sangeeta Devi

    Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral
    Medicine and Radiology, Madha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Meena.J

    Private Practitioner,
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu,

  • Rahul B

    Senior lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and
    Hospital, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Kavitha.M

    Reader, Department of Oral
    Medicine and Radiology, Madha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Niveditha.B

    Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral
    Medicine and Radiology, Madha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Published

2021-05-17

How to Cite

Knowledge and Awareness about Burning Mouth Syndrome among Dental Students. (2021). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(3), 355-360. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i3.15332