Pankaj Dhawan, Harsimran Kaur, Shefali Dogra, Shivam S Tomar
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Background: Digital dentistry has rapidly transformed dental practice and education worldwide, offering enhanced precision, efficiency, and patient engagement. Despite these advancements, the adoption and integration of digital technologies in India remain limited due to infrastructural and educational barriers. This has created a gap in understanding the true impact and readiness of dental professionals to embrace digital solutions, especially within prosthodontic education.
Objective: The present study aimed to assess the current state of digital dentistry within clinical and contemporary prosthodontic education, focusing on practitioners' knowledge, perceptions, and the economic viability of these technologies in Faridabad, Haryana.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, online questionnaire-based survey using a Likert scale was conducted among 314 practicing dentists and dental students in Faridabad. The instrument measured awareness, practical use, and opinions regarding digital dentistry, as well as perceived barriers to implementation.
Results: Of the 314 participants, 62.1% (n = 195) were first introduced to digital dentistry during their BDS/MDS course. Awareness of digital technologies was high, with 90.4% familiar with their various applications. A majority (63.7%) preferred using a combination of digital and conventional methods in their clinical practice. However, 74.5% cited the non-availability of advanced digital technologies in India as a critical barrier to broader adoption. Additionally, 53% strongly agreed that digitalisation is essential for the future of dentistry, while 51.3% noted that cost and inadequate training pose significant hindrances to practical uptake.
Conclusion: Digital technologies are poised to significantly broaden their impact on both dental practice and education. Addressing infrastructural deficits and enhancing training will be crucial for accelerating the adoption of digital dentistry in India and realising its benefits within prosthodontic practice.
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Indian Journal of Dental Research (IJDR) is the official publication of the Indian Society for Dental Research (ISDR), India section of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), published quarterly. IJDR publishes scientific papers on well designed and controlled original research involving orodental sciences. Papers may also include reports on unusual and interesting case presentations and invited review papers on significant topics.
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