Classroom incivility is emerging as one of the major problems in all academic fields and needs immediate attention. Similar results were found when a study was conducted in the University in North West England in 2009 and concluded that both teachers and students are equally responsible to maintain a positive teaching atmosphere. This survey provides better understanding of such behaviours, consequences and measures to improve them. Aim: The purpose of this survey was to analyze the levels of incivility as experienced by the staff in dental colleges in the city of Davangere. It is an initial attempt to empirically explore the issue of classroom incivility and obtain a beginning of an understanding of this issue. Methods: A web-based survey was conducted and the questionnaire was distributed through social networking sites. A self-administered structured questionnaire designed by Rowland and Sirusukho was used in the study which included 10 close-ended questions. Descriptive analytics was used for the analysis and the Cronbach coefficient of 0.84 was obtained. Results: A statistically significant results were observed related to the questions distributed. According to the results obtained some of the behavior exhibited by students was uncivilized. Most important among them being using cell phones in between lecture hours and sleeping during class hours. Conclusion: Technological development and its easy accessibility and also student dependency over same have fueled its usage. The issue of uncivil classroom behavior remains a major concern but with careful planning, a peaceful atmosphere of civility can be promoted.
