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MYTHS and reality regarding wisdom tooth in Indian population
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences · 2020 · Vol. 6(4) · pp. 39–41
Ajay Balasaheb Mohite✉(Aurora Periodontics and Implant Dentistry)Sudhir Pawar(Aurora Periodontics and Implant Dentistry)Siddharth Shrikant Joshi(Aurora Periodontics and Implant Dentistry)Amit Mahadev Raskar(National Medical Research Center of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Abstract
Around 70% of Indian population complains of pain due to wisdom tooth, but still try to avoid visits to the dental services just because of fear and various myths about wisdom tooth. In India, people still are unaware about dental treatment facilities and advances reached in the field of dentistry. This may be because of negligence towards proper oral hygiene and dental care. But as the dental fraternity is spreading across the nation, it becomes important to remove the myths and explain the reality about dental treatment and advantages. In this article, we have tried to explain various myths and reality about wisdom tooth in general population.
Empathy and Medical EducationDental Research and COVID-19Dental Education, Practice, ResearchMythologyFraternityCosmetic dentistryDentistryPopulationMedicineDental careHistoryLawPolitical science
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