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Article History

Received: 17 April 2025

Accepted: 31 October 2025

First Online: 25 November 2025

Declarations

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: This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and received approval from the appropriate institutional ethics review board [Cairo University Faculty of Dentistry Ethics Committee in March 2024, approval number 50-3-2025]. All participants provided informed consent before completing the survey to ensure their voluntary participation. The study maintained strict confidentiality and anonymity, with no personal identifiable information collected or disclosed. Participation was optional, and the respondents had the right to withdraw at any time without any consequences.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.