EC Dental Science

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness and knowledge of orthodontics and orthodontic treatment among Central India Population.

Methods: In this descriptive simple cross sectional epidemiological survey was conducted on the patients coming to the outpatient department of dental colleges located in central India population. A pre-structured questionnaire consisting of twelve questions was given to random 500 patients after obtaining their informed consent. The questions included in the survey helped to assess the awareness of patients toward dentist and orthodontic treatment.

Results: The results indicated that evaluation of the patient’s perception and knowledge regarding orthodontic treatment.

Conclusion: Present study was undertaken by assessing patients visiting to the Dental colleges located in central India. Within limits of this study, it may be concluded that there is awareness regarding orthodontic treatment among the patients.

Keywords: Dentist; Malocclusion; Orthodontist; Orthodontic Treatment; Patient’s Perception

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