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Objective: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Preventive dental care among dental interns in Kanpur, India. Methodology: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 120 internship students of two dental colleges of Kanpur city. The participants were asked to provide demographic information, to respond to statements about their attitude towards preventive dentistry, and to answer questions regarding their perceived competence in applying preventive dentistry procedures. Results: Data from 120 dental internship students of Kanpur were analysed for this study, of which 65% were males and 35% of them were females. The most acknowledged aspects of preventive dentistry were being useful and essential to the community (100%,). The percentage of participants expressing a proficiency in providing dietary counselling and oral hygiene instructions was the highest (88.3% & 83.3% respectively). Conclusion: This study highlighted that the currently implemented undergraduate education programme in dental colleges in Kanpur does not provide dentists with the required attitude and skills to fulfil their role in providing preventive-oriented health services.
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Background: Accidents and cardiac arrest are mostly encountered life threatening emergencies, which can sometimes be prevented by adequate knowledge and proper practice regarding basic life support (BLS) and resuscitation. Therefore, the study aims at evaluating the knowledge and awareness of adult basic life support among postgraduate students of Rama Dental College, Kanpur. Methodology: A cross- sectional descriptive study was been conducted amongst the postgraduate students regarding BLS. Permission was obtained from the Institutional heads and the review board. A self- structured questionnaire in English which was administered was validated via pilot study. The questionnaire comprised of 13 close ended questions including demographic details as well as questions regarding knowledge and awareness on Basic Life Support. A single calibrated examiner administered the questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done by calculating percentage and frequency distribution. Results: 100 postgraduate students were chosen as study subjects. Out of those, 95 students submitted the duly filled questionnaires. Therefore, it was seen that only 37%-38% students had knowledge regarding the meaning of BLS, while only 11% postgraduate students were aware of the latest modification of the BLS. 30%-37% students gave the correct response for the question ‘first response when you see a person unresponsive on road’. 56% students had knowledge regarding the location for compression of chest. Conclusion: In the current study, we found that most of the postgraduate students did not have adequate knowledge regarding BLS.
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Background & Objective: Oral health is essential for general health and well-being throughout life and is a marker for overall health status. Poor oral health can have a significant effect on quality of life. Oral health behavior plays an important role in maintaining optimal oral health. Awareness regarding it can lead to the enhancement of oral health. Aim is to evaluate the Oral hygiene knowledge, attitude and practices among Dental and Medical students in Kanpur City. Methodology: The present study is a cross sectional descriptive survey. 400 students were selected from dental and medical colleges of Kanpur city as the targeted population for the study. Convenience sampling technique was used. A pre- tested, self-structured, close- ended questionnaire consisting of 15 questions was administered to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding oral hygiene to the targeted population. The data was collected, compiled and then percentage and frequency distribution were calculated. Results: It was seen that 80% dental students and 67% medical students considered that oral health is a part of overall health. It was also seen that the frequency of tooth brushing among dental students was found to be 100% twice a day and amongst medical students it was 51% twice a day. Finally the visit to the dentist in every 6 months amongst dental students was higher (100%) than the medical students (35%). Conclusion: From the study conducted, we can conclude that the awareness regarding knowledge and behaviours amongst dental and medical students was found to be satisfactory. Hence, there is a need for implementation of more preventive programs immediately on oral health promotion which can further help in increasing the knowledge, attitude and practices of the students.