Oral hygiene practices among paramedical staff of a private dental institution in India
RSBO (Impr.)
;
10(3): 205-210, Jul.-Sep. 2013. tab
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Health promotion in dentistry is targeted at the two most common oral diseases - dental caries and periodontal disease. The maintenance of good oral hygiene is considered to be a central issue in oral health promotion.Objective:
To assess the oral hygiene practices among paramedical staff of a private dental institution in India. Material andmethods:
A cross sectional questionnaire survey was undertaken among 100 paramedical staff of a private dental institution in Mangalore, India. Data was collected by using self designed questionnaire.Results:
About 49% of the subjects brushed thrice with soft toothbrush and 55% changed their tooth brush once in 3 months. About 77% of them cleaned their tongue either by tongue cleaner, toothbrush or finger and 82% of the subjects used tooth paste. About 56% of the subjects had never used dental floss. Majority of the subjects (56%) visited the dentist only when required.Conclusion:
Oral hygiene practices among the paramedical staff were poor.
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Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
RSBO (Impr.)
Assunto da revista:
Odontologia
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Índia
Instituição/País de afiliação:
People's University/IN
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