Çelik, ŞimşekTekin, Yusuf Kenan2024-10-262024-10-2620242822-2555https://doi.org/10.5152/CRDS.2023.22143https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12418/26702Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the basic life support knowledge, the self-confidence of applying basic life support, before and after the education of senior dentistry students. Methods: 96 senior dentistry students participated in this study. The basic life support knowledge level assessment was carried out in 2 stages, before and after the training, theoretically and practically with a model. The questionnaire and the application were evaluated over 10 points, and the students' level was determined by dividing the scores into three categories as bad, moderate and good (bad?3, 4?medium?7, 8?good). Results: The rates of correct answers to all questions in the questionnaire and all basic life support applications on the model increased significantly after the training. Theoretical knowledge (questionnaire) scores before the training went from 1.9±1.01 to 9.1±0.75 points after the training. It increased from 0.9±1.27 to 8.9±0.97 points, and these score increases were statistically significant (P<.001). The self-confidence scores of the students about basic life support increased from 2.5±0.85 before the education to 7.0±0.96 points after the education and were found to be statistically significant (P<.001). Conclusion: It is essential that dental students receive regular basic life support training that will develop their knowledge and skills in managing cardiac arrest, an important medical emergency that can occur at any time during their dental career. © 2024, Ataturk Universitesi. All rights reserved.tr10.5152/CRDS.2023.22143info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessbasic life support; dental students; education; Knowledge; self-confidenceArticle3431971922-s2.0-85201813812N/A1271012