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September 10, 2025Nigerian Journal of Dental Research

Knowledge and attitude of teachers in public schools towards orthodontics and orthodontic treatment.

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OUOnyinye Dorothy UmehGOGrace Emamoke ODAHIIIkenna Gerald Isiekwe

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Overview

Descriptive cross-sectional study assesses teachers' knowledge and attitudes towards orthodontics, indicating areas of misconception.

Key Points

  • About 76.4% of teachers reported awareness of orthodontics, yet only 42% had good knowledge, indicating common misconceptions.
  • A positive attitude was observed in 61% of respondents, with 66.7% expressing willingness to wear braces, showing openness to orthodontic treatment.
  • This descriptive cross-sectional study involved structured questionnaires administered to public secondary school teachers in Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Although awareness of orthodontics was moderate, limited understanding and practical engagement were observed, signaling a need for better education.

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Umeh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b4ab210217d64783e49https://doi.org/10.4314/njdr.v10i2.10
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