AMMAN, Jordan: Dental and facial aesthetics do more than shape a smile; they can influence how individuals perform socially and academically, according to new research involving dental students. A recent cross-sectional study used the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire to explore associations between students’ self-perceived dental appearance and measures of confidence, communication and grade satisfaction. The findings underscore the complex interplay between psychosocial well-being and dental aesthetics in a cohort that will soon be entering professional practice.