Knowledge, attitude and perception of dental surgeons, post graduates and under graduates on radiographic protection – a questionnaire based cross sectional study

Background: Radiation hazards are harmful and it becomes precarious when there is a professional negligence or ignorance. Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude and perception of dental surgeons, post graduates and under graduates on radiographic protection. Materials and Metodology: The study participants comprised of 450 dental surgeons, post graduates and under graduates. The information was collected from each participant through structured questionnaires (16 in number) containing answers in the form of multiple choices. Statistical Analysis: Chi square test was used to evaluate statistical significance. Results: out of 450 participants 180 were under graduates, 160 were post graduates and 110 were dental surgeons. Conclusion: The knowledge, attitude and perception level in context to radiation protection protocol was noted to be higher in dental surgeons, then with post graduates and least with under graduates.