BACKGROUND chi-square test was applied with significance set at p ≤ 0.05. RESULTS: Awareness of ChatGPT was high (96%). Active use as a learning tool was reported by 86%, with higher use among clinical students (95%) compared to preclinical students (76%) (p<0.001). While 94% expressed interest in integrating ChatGPT into future education, challenges included lack of formal training (49%), difficulties in usage (97%), and skepticism about its relevance to clinical dentistry (46%). Although 89% recognized its role in providing current literature, 72% reported unreliable or inadequate information regarding clinical dentistry. CONCLUSION: ChatGPT is widely adopted as a learning adjunct among dental students, particularly in clinical years. Despite its potential to enhance communication and evidence-based learning, concerns regarding accuracy, reliability, and ethical integration remain. Careful incorporation into curricula is necessary to maximize benefits while addressing limitations.
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