Knowledge, attitude, and perception of oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty amongst healthcare professionals, and the General Public from a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Country

Abstract Background Oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty has grown rapidly in Kuwait recent years. However, the general public healthcare professionals remain unaware of its expanding scope practice. The aim study is to assess professional (dental medical) perception oral surgical Kuwait. Methods This a cross-sectional evaluating responses dental professionals, medical toward using previously validated survey instrument with 100 participants each group. Participants were asked choose most appropriate specialist treat certain procedures across 4 disciplines: reconstruction, trauma, pathology, cosmetic. Statistical comparison was conducted between dentists doctors Fisher’s exact test p-value < 0.05. Results Disparities noted group’s responses. preferred overall for clinical scenarios trauma (p 0.001), pathology reconstructive 0.001). Plastic cosmetic surgeries Conclusions indicates need increase awareness especially towards procedures, conduct health campaigns regarding among doctors, public.