Knowledge On Histology Of Bone Among Dental Undergraduates - A Cross-Sectional Survey

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K. Esha Gayathri , Dr. R. Priyadharshini , Dr. Suganya.P

Abstract

Background - Bone is constantly renewed by the coordinated action of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Osteocytes have a prominent role in the onset of bone remodelling at selected sites of the skeleton.
Aim - The aim of the present study is to assess the knowledge about histology of bone among undergraduates.
Materials and Methods - This study is a questionnaire based survey to evaluate the knowledge about histology of bone among undergraduates. The data collected through google forms and analysed using SPSS software version 23.
Results -The present study includes 116 participants. 45% were first year 16% were second year, 16% were third year, 16% were fourth year and 5% were interns. Majority (14%) were the first years who were aware about the histology of bone when compared to second (9%), third (7%), fourth year( 5%) and interns (1%) . Pearson chi square test was done and the p value is 0.017 and hence it is statistically significant.
Conclusion -The first year students have adequate knowledge when compared to other students. The knowledge gap can be fulfilled by effective learning through innovative theory and practical sessions to help students to know better about bone histology.

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