Perception of E-Learning During COVID-19 Among Undergraduate Dental Students

Objective: This survey study was carried out to assess the satisfaction of e-learning among undergraduate dental students. Materials & Methods: The questionnaire-based study was conducted in April 2020. The main target of research was undergraduate dental students of University of Health Sciences (UHS) affiliated dental colleges of Punjab. 1095 students were surveyed through online forms and data was analysed by SPSS 23. Convenient sampling method was used. Results: The results showed that the students were well aware of the current situation and almost all institutions offered online classes. Almost half of the respondents showed acceptance to E-learning. Majority of students faced difficulties in continuing their education through e-learning although a significant portion of them were in favour of home assignments. Majority of students wanted the online system to end and to cover the syllabus later. Conclusion: The dental students were well aware of the current situation and almost all institutions offered online classes. Almost half of the respondents showed acceptance to E-learning.