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Methods: A cross-sectional survey using a validated questionnaire was conducted among pediatric residents, pediatric dentistry residents and general dentists. The tool included sociodemographic questions, 30 true\/false items on knowledge and 20 Likert-scale items on attitude and perception. Data were collected online and on paper and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and ANOVA. Results: Out of 228 respondents, general knowledge of IBD was high, while specific knowledge about oral manifestations was limited. Pediatric dentistry residents and pediatric residents performed significantly better than general dentists on targeted items (p = 0.01). Attitudinal responses revealed low clinical confidence, with only a minority feeling prepared to recognize or manage oral lesions, though most were willing to pursue further education. Perception was overall positive, with strong support for multidisciplinary collaboration (96.5%), and 89.5% recognized the role of dentists in early IBD detection. General dentists more often reported the need for additional training (p = 0.02). No significant differences emerged by sex or age. Conclusions: Our study highlights significant knowledge gaps and limited clinical confidence but also reveals a strong willingness to improve and collaborate. 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