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Article History

Received: 29 November 2025

Accepted: 5 March 2026

First Online: 13 March 2026

Declarations

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: Ethical approval for this cross-sectional study was obtained from the Institutional Review Board of GITAM Dental College and Hospital (Approval No.: IRRB/GDCH2025/UGSRS-06-02). The study adhered to all relevant institutional and international ethical guidelines. Informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to inclusion in the study. Participation was voluntary, and confidentiality was assured.

: Participants provided consent for the use of anonymized data for publication purposes. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to completing the survey. Participants were informed about the purpose of the study, assured of the voluntary nature of their participation, and guaranteed anonymity and confidentiality of their responses.

: The authors declare no competing interests.