Aim: Knowledge and oral health behavior of dental students plays an important role in oral health
education of patients and community at large. It is therefore important that their own oral health
behavior conforms to expectations of the population. Hence, the aim of the present study was to
evaluate the oral health knowledge, attitude, and education among dental students.
Materials and Methods: In the present study an online survey was distributed to 1500 dental students
from eight dental colleges in India The participants were divided into two groups – final years and
interns. Data collected was statistically analyzed Kruskal-Wallis test was used for intergroup
comparison and Mann-Whitney test was used for intragroup comparison.
Result: There was no statistical difference in knowledge between both groups, though a statistically
significant difference was seen between the groups for attitude and practice
Conclusion: The results of our study show that students who participated in the study have good
knowledge about the preventive dental treatment. However they should be encouraged to practice
what they have learnt and encouraged to do more preventive treatment along with curative treatment
