A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF ORAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND HABITS AMONG MEDICAL & DENTAL STUDENTS IN GHAZIABAD DISTRICT
Abstract
Introduction: Oral health is as an essential component of general health & is determined by knowledge of oral health behaviors. Factors like tobacco smoking, alcohol, nutritional status, and stress are associated with a wide range of oral diseases. Many oral conditions are intimately related to systemic diseases & total health care requires the combined efforts of the medical and dental professions. It is believed that dental professionals/ students get a better insight into good oral hygiene practices.
Aim: The present study was carried out to assess & compare the oral hygiene practices and habits among medical & dental students.
Materials and Methods: A structured questionnaire was prepared to inquire about oral hygiene practices, adverse oral habits, existing dental problems, dental service utilization patterns and attitude toward dental treatment& was distributed among 200 dental and 200 medical students of the second year.
Observations: Medical students had much better knowledge of some of oral hygiene practices as compared to dental students. Adverse oral habits & dental problems were comparatively more in dental students. However, the habit of regular dental checkup was more in dental students. The idea of early oral prophylaxis was lacking in both groups.
Discussion: To improve an individual's overall health and well-being, oral health promotion programs providing education regarding proper eating habits, effective maintenance of oral hygiene, and avoiding tobacco use can go a long run in improving oral health among the students.
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