Oral hygiene practices among paramedical staff of a private dental institution in India
Vasanthakumar, Amith Holenarasipur; D'Cruz, Audrey Madonna; Samad, Shahima; Shanima; Dhinda, Shazmi Hasan; Mansib, Sheikh Mohammad; Nayak, Shreya.
RSBO (Impr.)
; 10(3): 205-210, Jul.-Sep. 2013. tab
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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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BR97.1
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