Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Application of Stem Cells in Dentistry Among Dentists: A Cross- Sectional Study

Background and Aims Regenerative and stem cell therapy is a new field in dentistry. The opinions of dentists and their acceptance of the concepts are important in successful clinical implementation of these procedures. Research on adult stem cells is leading to new dental treatment protocols for endodontic periodontal and oralmaxillofacial procedures. The study aimed to assess the knowledge attitude and practice regarding application of stem cells in dentistry among dentists.Methods A questionnaire based survey was conducted among 100 dentists. The data was obtained using a self-administered questionnaire comprising of 16 multiple choice questions based on a Likert scale 3 point that included questions on professional status ethical opinions beliefs judgement towards stem cells and clinical practices.Results Results showed that the average score of professional status was 66.25 ethical opinions beliefs and judgement was 76 and clinical practice was 76.75 respectively and Chi Square Goodness of Fit test showed a statistically significant difference p lt0.001.Conclusion The survey implicated that the knowledge of the study participants was good and the responses towards the ethical opinions beliefs attitude were exemplary while the responses towards clinical practice were positive. Hence an effort has to be made to use stem cells as a regenerative aid in our day to day practice.