Rushita Shah¹, Binny Parmar², Jay Panchal³

The Quadrant 1(1):14-16

How to cite: Shah R, Parmar B, Panchal J. Knowledge, Attitude and Perception about teething and its management among dental interns. The Quadrant. 2022; 1(1):8-10

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11109798

ABSTRACT

The process of teething in a child draws significant attention and interest for the paediatric dentist, the anxious parent and the paediatrician. A myriad of symptoms is presented by the child during the teething period. However, managing, guiding and advising the parents regarding teething requires an awareness and knowledge that should be instilled within the dental practitioner as early as possible. This short communication follows a Knowledge, Attitude and Practice/Perception Model which helps in deciphering the present knowledge of dental interns with respect to teething.

Keywords: Teething, Infant Oral Health, KAP

HIGHLIGHTS

• Teething and its importance in pediatric dentistry

• Level of awareness about teething among dental interns

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS

¹²³⁴ Department of Pediatrics & Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India

Received: 13th June 2022

Accepted: 17th September 2022

Published: 10th December 2022

Knowledge, Attitude and Perception about teething and its management among dental interns