AWARENESS ON MANAGEMENT OF BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OF FACE AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS- A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY

Abstract

Basal cell carcinomas are locally destructive malignancies of skin mostly affecting white population. The site of BCCs are mostly in sun exposed areas such as the head and neck, occasionally on the trunk and limbs, and rarely on palms, soles, mucous membranes and genitals. The aim of this questionnaire study is to estimate the awareness on management of basal cell carcinoma of face among dental school students. An online questionnaire consisting of 10 questions eliciting the information regarding awareness on management of osteosarcoma of jaws were formulated and circulated among the dental students in a University setting. Data collected were tabulated and assessed using SPSS software. The study showed that most of the participants answered not sure for most of the questions. As dentists it is important to know about various treatment options and their complication of basal cell carcinoma of face to manage these patients. In this study we could see that the participants' knowledge about management of basal cell carcinoma of face was less adequate. Many participants were not aware about the treatment modalities. Proper training and conferences should be conducted to elicit their knowledge.