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J Pak Dent Assoc. 2023; 32(1): 13-16


AWARENESS OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT AMONG PRIMARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN PAKISTAN

Ambar Farooq,Verda Ahmad Khan,Sardar Danial Hafeez,Syed Majid Hussain Shah,Maimoona Afsar,Huma Ghazanfar Kiani.




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ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Orthodontics is a fast-expanding field of dentistry. A variety of treatment options are available for different age groups in orthodontics. The duration of treatment and the effectiveness of the orthodontic treatment depends upon the awareness of that individual towards orthodontics. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the level of awareness of schoolteachers towards orthodontic treatment and treatment options, as they can play a pivotal role in the early treatment of cases by motivation and referring the patients.
Methodology: A 16 questions questionnaire was circulated among schoolteachers. The responses received to the online form were analyzed for the level of awareness of schoolteachers towards orthodontic treatment. Chi-square test was applied to study the means between gender, level of teaching, and other questions. P-value of

Key words: Key Words: Age, Awareness, School, Socioeconomic status, Teachers, Treatment






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