Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim- Lasers in dentistry are one of the recent advances which are being used in clinical dentistry to overcome some of the drawbacks posed by the conventional dental procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current knowledge, awareness and attitude of dental students regarding dental laser from dental college. Materials and Methods- A cross-sectional study was conducted among 162 dental students using a questionnaire. All observed data and outcomes were registered and data was processed statistically to evaluate the real-time knowledge and awareness levels. Result- Statistical analysis was completed using statistical software ‘Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)’. Authors have ensured the maximum accuracy of results by using appropriate statistical tests that have provided p values, mean, standard deviation, standard error an 95% CI. P ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. 137students have interest dental lasers. 95 students think that lasers are used in all dental specialties. 67students think that lasers are most likely used due to advantage of less bleeding during surgical procedure. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study, it concluded that student’s knowledge and awareness and attitude about lasers was rationally fair. Dental lasers is a modern technological advancement, so repeated educational events and procedural demonstrations should be conducted to revamp the present knowledge of students. Key words – Dental lasers, Diode laser, Laser safety, Cost of laser unit