Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2018
Volume : Volume 9
Issue : Issue 2
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Vijeta S. Raj.
vijetaraj04@gmail.com
Background: To assess perception and attitude of undergraduate dental students towards dental specialty and career choices. Materials and methods: A cross sectional survey using self-administered questionnaire was conducted among 200 undergraduate dental students. The questionnaire enquired about best preferences for further studies among the list of specialties, career options, factors that impacts their preferred choice. The data was analyzed with IBM SPSS 20 for windows statistical software. Result: Prosthodontics (n=36; 24%) was leading choice for specialization followed by Oral surgery (n=25; 16.66%) (P<0.001), and 45.33% (n=68) (p<0.001) believed they may face saturation in the field as future obstacle. Conclusion: This study shows the preferred specialties, career choices and probable obstacles in future which can be a baseline for establishing national policies for the improvement of graduate programs.
Keywords: Dental specialties, Career choices, Future obstacles.
