Assessment of Self-Perceived Halitosis and Oral Hygiene Habits Among Dental Students in Ernakulam District

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Nazreen Ansari ◽  
Jose Paul ◽  
Johnson Prakash D’Lima ◽  
Senny Thomas Parackal ◽  
Deepak Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

scholarly journals Self-disclosed oral hygiene habits from students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi campus

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabiya Ali ◽  
Nadia Khalid ◽  
Fareeha ◽  
Shireen Jawed ◽  
Naila Masood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Dental Hygiene ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE:   Dental hygiene reflects the overall health and impacts the quality of life. The present study was designed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding oral hygiene among medical and dental undergraduate students and to compare the oral hygiene habits among male and female students METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical and dental students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi (BUMDC) from December 2018 to January 2019. Ethical approval was taken from the ERC committee of Bahria University Medical and Dental College (ERC/2/2018). Students (n= 332) of MBBS and BDS from first to final year were enrolled by non-probability convenience sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire  was used to obtain data.  Percentages were determined for each response. The Chi-Square test was used to check the association of oral hygiene outcomes with respect to gender. RESULTS: The study comprised 332 male and female students, out of which 189 (56.9%) were dental and 143(43.1%) were medical. The majority of students (71.4%) were female. The mean age of participants was 20.8± 1.3 years, 44.6% used toothbrushes, 33.7% used toothbrush and floss, and 21.4% used toothbrush and miswak, 61.4% of respondents have brushed their teeth twice a day, 5.1% of respondents were reported bad smell from their teeth, 58.1% were complaining sore jaws. Dental hygiene was significantly associated with gender (p≤ 0.05). Females have better practices and a positive attitude toward oral hygiene. CONCLUSION: Female students had better oral hygiene knowledge and practices with more positive attitude as compared to male counterparts.

scholarly journals Self-perceived halitosis and oral hygiene habits among undergraduate dental students

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balachandran Ashwath ◽  
Rajaram Vijayalakshmi ◽  
Subramaniam Malini
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Comparative analysis of changes in oral hygiene habits of dental students during the second year course of education (questionnaire investigation)

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-229
Author(s):  
Teresa Szupiany ◽  
Katarzyna Macikowska ◽  
Ewa Trystuła ◽  
Barbara Ryba ◽  
Jolanta Pytko-Polończyk
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

scholarly journals Oral Health Care Behavior Differences Between Dental and Biomedical Engineering Students Comparing Oral Care of Dental and Engineering Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 906-912
Author(s):  
Ayşe KOÇAK-BÜYÜKDERE ◽  
Sarkis SÖZKES ◽  
Melisa BOZKURT
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Biomedical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

The aim of the study was to compare the oral hygiene habits of students from different provinces and universities, from the dental faculty and biomedical engineering. Another aim was to analyze development of dental care habits during growth in relation to education both the parent and the student himself. University students were asked to answer the survey on voluntary basis. 244 students have answered the questions; gender, year of birth, study level, education of their parents, their toothbrushing habit and oral health level awareness were questioned in detail. Of the 244 volunteers, 122 study at the faculty of dentistry, whereas the other 122 study at the biomedical engineering faculty. While 53.7% of all participants brush their teeth after breakfast and 94.3% brush before bedtime, 81.1% of dentistry students brush twice a day, whereas the ratio of biomedical students brushing twice a day is 59.8%. On the one hand, 99.2% of dentistry students brush their teeth before going to bed whereas, biomedical students were 89.3%, which indicates a significant difference. Dental floss utilization among dental students was higher than the biomedical students, and the difference was statistically significant. For self-assessment of their oral hygiene habits, both groups have evaluated themselves between ordinary and well. Tooth brushing habit is initially adopted from the family. Correct brushing is established upon the guidance of the dentist. Therefore, teaching proper toothbrushing techniques to the families should be aimed. This will enable socially healthier oral hygiene, thus creating high awareness communities

Assessment of Oral Hygiene Habits among the Dental Students of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: A Questionnaire Survey

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 249-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gauravi Jain ◽  
Abhishek Kawadkar ◽  
Tanveer Moidin ◽  
Vivek Singhal ◽  
Ankur Chouksey
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Assessment of knowledge of oral health hygiene among coastal guards in the port trust of south Tamil Nadu - A public health awareness survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1861-1868
Author(s):  
Bianca Princeton ◽  
Abilasha R ◽  
Preetha S
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
The Other ◽  
Oral Manifestations ◽  
Illegal Activities ◽  
The Right ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Oral hygiene is defined as the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy, by brushing and flossing to prevent the occurrence of any gum diseases like periodontitis or gingivitis. The main aim of oral health hygiene is to prevent the buildup of plaque, which is defined as a sticky film of bacteria and food formed on the teeth. The coastal guard is an official who is employed to watch the sea near a coast for ships that are in danger or involved with illegal activities. Coastal guards have high possibilities of being affected by mesothelioma or lung cancer due to asbestos exposure. So, a questionnaire consisting of 20 questions was created and circulated among a hundred participants who were coastal guards, through Google forms. The responses were recorded and tabulated in the form of bar graphs. Out of a hundred participants, 52.4% were not aware of the fact that coastal guards have high chances of developing lung cancer and Mesothelioma. 53.7% were aware of the other oral manifestations of lung cancer other than bleeding gums. Majority of the coastal guards feel that they are given enough information about dental hygiene protocols. Hence, to conclude, oral hygiene habits have to be elaborated using various tools in the right manner to ensure better health of teeth and gums.

Fostering Oral Hygiene Habits and Self-Regulation Skills

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Leticia Gaeta ◽  
Judith Cavazos ◽  
Maria del Rosario Cabrera ◽  
Pedro Rosário
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Oral Hygiene Habits of Young Adults

1955 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lillian O. Dahl ◽  
Joseph C. Muhler
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits
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