• Dr. Ashwini Biradar
• Kamble Divya
• Kamble Govind
• Barure Shradha
• Birajdar Shilpashri,sonali suryawanshi

ABSTRACT Introduction: The transition from pre-clinical to clinical dental practice is with several challenges which may have different impacts on students’ well-being and learning experiences. this transition phase has also been suggested to be a source of stress and anxiety among dental students.This study aimed to examine the stress of the dental students about transitioning from pre-clinical to clinical studies. Aim : The aim of this study is to adopt a qualitative research methods approach to understand the perceived stressors during students' clinical transition and provide insights for curriculum planners to enhance learning. This study is a review of the formal transitional periods in dental education considering the most significant points of transition. The challenges of each period of transition are analyzed and strategies for improvement are discussed. Methods: A questionaire of 15 questions was formulated and was uploaded in google form. The questionaire was randomly circulated to varoius undergraduate dental students who were willing to participate in this study.and the analysis was done to find out stress level amomg the dental students. Results: The total of 299 potential participants were emailed & invited to respond to the questionnaire. Most of the participants were 3rd year, 4th year & Interns. A majority of the participants responded that transition phase from preclinical to clinical practice is stressful period in dental education. Conclusion: The present study suggested that majority students interviewed herein perceived high levels of stress during the transition from preclinical to clinical practice in dental education .

Stress, dental, transition

"Stress during transition from preclinical to clinical practice in dental students.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no.d187-d197, February-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302324.pdf

"Stress during transition from preclinical to clinical practice in dental students.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no. ppd187-d197, February-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302324.pdf