Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and notify the prevalence the occurrence of dry socket in subjects who underwent extractions of wisdom tooth. Material and methods: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and notify the prevalence the occurrence of dry socket in subjects who underwent extractions of wisdom tooth. All ethical clearances, demographic details and medical history assessment were undertaken. Thorough postoperative evaluations were carried out and a record was maintained meticulously to identify all cases of dry socket. SSPS software was used for Data analysis. Results: The study evaluated 120 patients in all. The occurrence of dry socket (as shown in the table below) was observed in 26%, 33%and 45% cases at 2, 7 and 14 days respectively. Conclusion: The harmful effects of smoking, inadequate oral hygiene and suboptimal surgical proficiency were highlighted as significant risk factors for dry socket development after wisdom tooth extraction, underscoring the importance of preoperative counselling and targeted interventions. Keywords- dry socket, smoking, oral hygiene