Evaluation of knowledge, attitude, and awareness about tooth banking among dentists.

Introduction and Objective: Tooth loss affects 48.7% of people in South India. The stem cell field is no exception because of advancements in science and technology. With the promise of cures for conditions as diverse as cancer, autism, neural degeneration, and organ replacement, long-term preservation of dental stem cells is a growth market. The dental stem cell preservation services, "tooth banks, focus on the collection of a child's baby teeth, as they are shed naturally, and storage of the stem cells from within the pulp for therapeutic use in later years. Adequate knowledge and a positive attitude are extremely important, keeping in mind the ever-increasing potential of the use of stem cells. Aim: To evaluate knowledge, attitude, and awareness of tooth banking among dentists. Methodology and Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive questionnaire google form in English, which includes three sections eliciting the demographic data, 2nd part contains questions regarding knowledge about tooth banking, 3rd attitude and awareness of dentists, will be distributed among dentists, academicians, and postgraduates in and around Karnataka. Results: The response will be collected and statistically analyzed. Conclusion: The study results would be appreciable if a higher number of pedodontists, clinicians and dental clinics become a part of banking services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]