ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS IN QASSIM UNIVERSITY

Context: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) have been recognized as one of the most common causes of nondental orofacial pain. Various studies have been reported in literature regarding the relationship between prevalence of signs and symptoms of TMDs and gender; however, none of the studies have yet been reported to suggest the relationship between year of student and knowledge about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and TMDs Aim: Assessment of knowledge-based about temporomandibular joint disorders among undergraduate dental students. Settings and Design: This study was designed as an institutional survey. The study samples comprised 111 undergraduate students, consisting of 77 males and 34 females with age ranging between 19 and 25 years. Subjects and Methods: one questionnaire was distributed among the students. Statistical Analysis Used: Statistical analysis was performed with the use of SPSS 19.0 V, Frequencies were generated., Chi‑square test and knowledge index. Results: It was observed that there was a gradual increase in the level of knowledge about TMJ and TMDs from the 1st year to 5th students. Conclusions: There is increase in the level of knowledge about TMJ and TMD with the increase of student’s leve