Knowledge On Tooth Bleaching Among Undergraduates - A Cross Sectional Survey

Abstract

Introduction: Tooth bleaching has now become a very popular part of aesthetic dentistry and one of the most conservative treatments for discoloured teeth. The bleaching effect is due to hydrogen peroxide and urea peroxide. The main aim of this study is to provide better knowledge. It is widely used by clinicians and home bleaching has a high success rate as well.
Aim: The aim of the study is to analyse knowledge about tooth bleaching among UG students.
Materials and method: A survey was conducted through an online platform among UG students.The responses received were formulated and coded in excel sheets and then were transferred to SPSS version 23 for final results.
Results: There were 103 responses collected from dental ug students for this survey. From the responses collected, it is shown that the 3rd year students about 36% were more knowledgeable about teeth bleaching than 1st year( 26.47%), 2nd year(20.59%), and 4th year (16.67%). The association between years of study and the knowledge about the bleaching action yields a p value: 0.010 which is statistically insignificant.
Conclusion: knowledge about teeth bleaching is highest among third years as compared all other years of study among undergraduates. Students are aware but need more wider knowledge on this topic which will enhance and widen their boundaries regarding this topic.