| Characteristics | Dental Students | General Dental Practitioners(N = 38) | Lay Persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| (N = 41) | (N = 30) | ||
| Age (Mean ± SD) in completed years | 22.12 ± 1.70 | 29.63 ± 3.44 | 28.90 ± 3.0 |
| Gender | |||
| Males | 22 (53.7%) | 16 (42.1%) | 16 (53.3%) |
| Females | 19 (46.3%) | 22 (57.9%) | 14 (46.7%) |
| Experience | |||
| 1-3 years | - | 12 (31.6%) | - |
| More than 3 years | - | 26 (68.4%) | - |
| Levels | |||
| 4th | 25 (61.0%) | - | - |
| 5th | 16 (39.0%) | - | - |