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To support its integration into future dental practice, it is essential to assess current students\u2019 knowledge, awareness, and attitudes toward teledentistry.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n A cross-sectional survey was administered online via Google Forms to third-, fourth-, and fifth-year undergraduate students. The questionnaire collected sociodemographic information as well as items assessing knowledge of, awareness of, and attitudes toward teledentistry. Data were analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Statistics version 22.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n The study included 302 dental students (48% female, 52% male; mean age: 22.99 \u00b1 2.09 years). Overall, 29% had heard of teledentistry, while only 2% had used it. Among those aware, prior use was higher than among those unaware (5.8% vs. 0.5%,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.001). Significant differences were observed by academic year. Fourth-year students were more likely than third- and fifth-year students to report that teledentistry could be used for educational purposes (50.5% vs. 35.2% and 36.8%,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.045). They also showed higher agreement regarding its use in interdisciplinary virtual consultations (64.4% vs. 46.4% and 56.6%,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.044), Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) follow-up (38.6% vs. 8.8% and 32.9%,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.001), and clinical cost reduction (49.5% vs. 40% and 27.6%,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.025).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Most dental students were unfamiliar with teledentistry, its advantages and limitations, and practical applications. 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