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Abstract

Introduction: An ulcer that develops on the oral mucosa and has no recognized aetiology, recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is characterized by repeated recurrence or persistence without systemic illness. With a recurrence incidence of 49% within three months and a frequency of 31% worldwide, RAS often affects females.
Methodology: Using an online survey, i.e., Google form, to gauge respondents' knowledge and opinions of mouthwash as RAS treatment, a descriptive study including qualitative research was conducted. The 18 items in the survey were broken down into two primary categories: mouthwash perception and knowledge. There were fourteen items in the mouthwash knowledge questionnaire, all of which included references to research publications that had undergone validity and reliability testing. Correct answers received a score of 1 (one), while incorrect answers received a score of 0 (zero).
Results: Most respondents had at least one oral ulcer 364 (91%), 36 (9%) had never had any, 352 (88%) had three or four, and 48 (22%) had only one. 260 (65%) who had a non-persistent oral ulcer site, 344 (86%) had a parent or sibling who had never had a chronic mouth ulcer. Biting 372 (93%) or scratching while brushing 28 (7%), respectively, was the primary cause of most oral ulcers.
Conclusion: This study emphasizes the relevance of dental students' knowledge and perceptions of mouthwash as a therapy for recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS). The data show that most students have a thorough awareness of mouthwash, its active components, and its function in RAS treatment.