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May 1, 2025Journal of Primary Care Dentistry and Oral HealthOpen Access

Impact of COVID-19 on Clinical Practices of Dental Students – An Observational Study

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HJHarish JadhavVPV. K. PrashanthSPSnehal Sakharam Patil

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Observational study highlights negative effects of COVID-19 on clinical exposure and student confidence in practice.

Key Points

  • Only 36.9% of students felt they gained adequate clinical competency through online classes, reflecting serious concerns about practical training.
  • Nearly 48.2% of students indicated confidence in starting independent practices post-graduation despite the challenges posed by COVID-19.
  • This descriptive cross-sectional study surveyed final-year dental students about their academic and clinical experiences during lockdown periods.
  • Findings highlight the urgent need for improved training methods to mitigate the impact of pandemic-related changes in education.

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Jadhav et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7b2a7567bf4f94ff3272https://doi.org/10.4103/jpcdoh.jpcdoh_47_24
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