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Perception and Knowledge of Oral and Facial Piercings among Dental Students: Web-based Survey

Fouad Salama¹, Alice Piatkowski², Nassr AlMaflehi³

¹Professor and SCU Director, Pediatric Dentistry, A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America, Phone: 3146853563,

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

|May 15, 2023

Abstract

Aim:

The aim of this web-based questionnaire was to survey dental students to obtain their perception and knowledge of oral and facial piercings.

Materials And Methods:

The participants comprised 240 students enrolled in the dental school who were asked to complete 20 close-ended, yes/no, yes/no/do not know, and multiple responses questions. The questionnaire covers general information concerning oral/facial piercing, triggers why youths and early adults get it, probable complications, their appreciation of the possibility of related health conditions, and their knowledge and perception. The survey was distributed to the students by email. The results were tabulated and statistically analyzed.

Results:

Dental first year (D1) and dental second year (D2) were substantially more likely to indicate that orofacial piercings as unacceptable and are less expected to have an orofacial piercing compared to D3 and D4 (p < 0.01). About 16.8% of the students reported previous orofacial piercings. There was a definite correlation between previous orofacial piercings and thinking that is appropriate in society (p < 0.05). Males were significantly more likely to have an orofacial piercing (p < 0.01). The Internet was reported as the most common source of information. The most popular cause for piercings is to be unique and different.

Conclusions:

Orofacial piercings are relatively frequently used by students in dental school and few students intend on getting one in the future. Knowledge of the hazards of orofacial piercing correlated with the requirement for parental approval. The majority of students think piercings are appropriate in society and know their complications and risks.

Clinical Significance:

Orofacial piercing has been gaining popularity but its risks/complications may not be known by practitioners. There is a need for research to assist dental/medical practitioners in advising, educating, and safeguarding patients by evaluating of the perception and knowledge of students about orofacial piercings.

Keywords:

Complications Dental students Oral jewelry Oral piercing Piercing.

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