Published Paper


"Visagism: A Study on Awareness and Knowledge in Dental Professionals"

1 Snehal Rajankar BDS; 1 Sukhvinder Singh Noble; 2 BDS Chandu GS, MDS; 3 Brajendra Singh Tomar, MDS
Department of Prosthodontics Crown & Bridge, Rishiraj College of Dental and Research Centre, Gandhi Nagar, Airport Road, Bhopal, MP, India
Page: 980-988
Published on: 2025 September

Abstract

Background: Visagism is a novel concept that applies the principles of visual art to the composition of a customized smile proposed by Paolucci et al. in 2012.  According to this concept, clinicians can design a smile that blends with the patient’s physical appearance, personality, and desires. Aim: The primary aim of this study is to assess the knowledge and awareness of visagism among dental professionals. By evaluating their understanding, the study seeks to determine the extent to which this concept has been integrated into dental practice. Settings and Design: A total of 250 dental professionals, including individuals from various dental colleges and private practitioners, were randomly selected to participate in the survey. A Google survey form was distributed among the dental professionals and were asked to fill those forms. Materials and Methods: A modified self-reporting questionnaire comprising 15 questions was utilized. The validity of this questionnaire was verified to ensure it effectively measures awareness and knowledge regarding visagism among dental professionals. After receiving filled forms from all the candidates, the collected data was summarized and statistical analysis is done. Statistical Analysis Used: The collected data were analyzed using Chi-square test statistics to measure the level of agreement among respondents. The Chi-square test statistic is a widely used method for assessing inter-rater agreement for categorical items, providing a measure of consistency beyond chance.

 

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