%0 Journal Article
%T Knowledge and Attitudes of Knust Pre-Clinical Dental Students towards Orthodontic Treatment
%A Ama Agyeibea Amuasi
%A Ama B. Yeboah
%A Daniel K. Sabbah
%J Open Journal of Stomatology
%P 1-13
%@ 2160-8717
%D 2024
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojst.2024.141001
%X <strong>Background:</strong> Orthodontics is a dental specialty focusing on correcting dental irregularities and malocclusion. Knowledge and attitudes towards orthodontic treatment are crucial for promoting oral health and overall well-being. Education and awareness play a vital role in ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and improving quality of life. <strong>Aim:</strong> This study aims to determine the knowledge and attitudes of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) pre-clinical dentistry students concerning orthodontic therapy. <strong>Methodology:</strong> This research is a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study. The research used a non-random convenience sampling method to form the desired sample. For data collection, an interview-administered questionnaire was used over one month. The study set its sights on pre-clinical dental students in KNUST. A total of 150 questionnaires were printed to meet the sample size. <strong>Results:</strong> The results of the research showed that the knowledge level of KNUST pre-clinical students on orthodontic treatment and its nuances is quite limited. They however had a fair level of knowledge on the disease or ailment that orthodontic treatments solved (especially malocclusion). Their interest in orthodontic treatments on the other hand was quite significant, with a large number having interest in it. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> To conclude, KNUST pre-clinical students in Ghana although having a limited level of knowledge on orthodontic treatments have a keen interest in undergoing them regardless of the discomforts or the length of time.
%K Orthodontic Therapy
%K Pre-Clinical Dentistry Students
%K Quantitative Study
%K Convenience Sampling
%K Interview-Administered Questionnaire
%K Malocclusion
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=130493