ABSTRACT
Statement of Problem: The modern dentistry approach is moving toward preventive dentistry, an approach that has decreased the prevalence of caries within the past decades. Since some reports imply that dentists are not knowledgeable enough in this issue
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the attitude and awareness of future dental graduates toward preventive dentistry regarding gender and educational characteristics
Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on one hundred and forty questionnaires which were distributed among dental students of Isfahan province, Azad university of Khorasgan, Iran. Data regarding the level of awareness of dental students about preventive dentistry were recorded and were analyzed by using the mean and standard deviations on scores as appropriated
Results: Majority of dental students were aware about the role of sugar in caries process, while only a minority were aware about the role of fluoridated toothpaste and brushing method in caries prevention. Most of the students [82.1%] were among the group with medium level of awareness. Compared with their female counterparts, male students had more knowledge about fluoride efficacy and general hygiene role in caries process
Conclusion: Dental students of Isfahan State University and Azad University of Khorasgan had acceptable level of awareness about the role of sugar and fluoridated water on caries process but were not aware enough about the role of fluoridated toothpaste in preventing dental caries
ABSTRACT
Diabetes increase salvia sugar and change its bacterial flora these changes destroy periodon-tal tissues. There are contravercies about affect of diabetes on periodontal tissues. In this study CPITN index that show intensity of periodontal damage was compared in insulin depended with healthy individual. In this study 132 CPITN index measured in 132 insulin depended diabetic patients and 132 healthy individual that two groups had similar oral hygiene. Thus CPITN index in diabetic patients compared with healthy individuals. There was no significant difference for CPITN index in male and female diabetic patients. CPITN index in diabetic patients was 1.36 +/- 1.24] and significantly higher than healthy individuals [0.54 +/- 0.77]. Saliva change in diabetic patients and change in oral micro organism explins this subject. Effects of diabetes in oral cavity and periodontal issue can increase CPITN index in diabetic patients. These changes were not sex related