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 BACKGROUND :   Salivary glands are a group of compound exocrine glands secreting saliva that contains digestive fluids or protein- rich fluids. Salivary glands are predominantly composed of acinar cells and the ductal system. The basic secretory units of salivary glands are called acini. AIM :  The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge about histology of salivary glands among preclinical undergraduates. MATERIALS AND METHOD :   This cross-sectional study is to assess the knowledge about histology of salivary glands among preclinical undergraduates. A questionnaire containing 13 questions were prepared about histology of salivary glands and circulated among first year and second year students of private Dental College through google forms. RESULTS : In our study,  66.36% of study participants were second year students and 33.64% of them were first year students.  Majority (34.58%) of the participants who were aware about the salivary glands were first year students compared to 14.02% of second year students. Majority (34.58%) of the participants who were aware about the salivary glands were first year students compared to 14.02% of second year students for which pearson chi square test shows p value is 0.002, ( p value < 0.05 ). Hence, it is statistically significant. CONCLUSION : The knowledge about histology of salivary glands was assessed among preclinical undergraduates. The first year students had better knowledge when compared to second year students about histology of salivary glands.  

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