AWARENESS OF CRYO ELECTRO TOMOGRAPHY AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS

CryoElectronomography (CryoET) is indeed an imaging method used to create high resolution (~1-4 nm) threedimensional viewpoints of specimen, usually physiological macro molecules as well as cell lines. CryoET is really a highly specialised implementation of scanning electron microscopy cryomicroscopy whereby the specimen are scanned since they are tilted, triggering a series of Image data which can be processed to create a 3d image, analogous to 3D images, similar to a CT scan of the human body.This survey was done for assessing the awareness of Cryo electro tomography amongst dental students.This was a questionnaire oriented cross sectional type of survey comprising 100 dental college students in Chennai. A self designed questionnaire comprising ten questions based on the knowledge and awareness aboutCryo-electron tomographyamongst dental college students. Questionnaires were circulated through an online website survey planet.The questions explored the awareness on using Cryo-electron tomography as a tool to study various biological applications.After the responses were received from 100 participants, data was collected and analysed.7% are aware about Cryo Electro tomography . 3% are aware of the mechanism of action of Cryo Electro tomography. 5% are aware of the diagnostic applications of Cryo Electro tomography . 3% are aware of the limitations Cryo Electro tomography.91%.are willing to learn about Cryo Electro tomography.This study concluded that dental students showed less knowledge and awareness toward Cryo electro tomography. There are large gaps in the knowledge and attitudes requiring strong remedial measures.