Assessment of relationship between oral health behavior, oral hygiene and gingival status of dental students

Lalani, Afsheen; Dasar, Pralhad L; Nagarajappa, Sandesh; Mishra, Prashant; Kumar, Sandeep; Balsaraf, Swati

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“…This differs from previous nding [58]. Lalani A et al 's oral health survey of dental students found that oral health behaviours were signi cantly and negatively associated with plaque and gingivitis [59]. The reason for this phenomenon can be explained by the fact that a small percentage (14.8%) of the population in our survey were dental students, and the rest of the college students may not have really learned the correct brushing or oral cleaning methods, which did not play a signi cant role in improving their oral health.…”

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Associations between self-rated oral health, subjective oral conditions, oral health behaviours and oral health-related quality of life among college students: A study using structural equation modelling

Yin¹,

Zheng²,

Ju³

et al. 2021

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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between self-rated oral health, subjective oral conditions, oral health behaviours, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in Chinese college students.Methods: We conducted an online cross-sectional survey inviting college students from eastern China. A total of 1,708 participants were included. We constructed a structural equation model to explain and assess the associations among self-rated oral health, subjective oral conditions, oral health behaviours, and OHRQoL.Results: Self-rated oral health had a direct positive effect on subjective oral conditions and OHRQoL. Oral health behaviours had a direct negative effect on subjective oral conditions and OHRQoL, while oral health behaviours had a direct negative effect on tooth condition perception and oral health interventions. Subjective oral conditions had a direct positive effect on OHRQoL. There was a positive correlation between oral health behaviours and self-rated oral health. In addition, subjective oral conditions partially mediated both the effect of oral health behaviours on OHRQoL and the effect of self-rated oral health on OHRQoL.Conclusion: There were influential associations between self-rated oral health, subjective oral conditions, oral health behaviours, and OHRQoL among college students in eastern China.

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Associations between self-rated oral health, subjective oral conditions, oral health behaviours and oral health-related quality of life among college students: A study using structural equation modelling

Yin¹,

Zheng²,

Ju³

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“…31 Whereas, Lalani et al, established a non-significant difference in the plaque and gingival indices between third and final year dental students. 32 The extensive recommendation to prevent periodontal diseases is to floss teeth regularly. 33 Our results discovered that 34% of clinical and 29.6% of preclinical students regularly used dental floss.…”

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<p>Self-Reported Oral Health Attitudes and Behaviors, and Gingival Status of Dental Students</p>

Hassan¹,

Ali²,

Alwan³

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The aim of this study was to assess self-reported oral health attitudes and behaviors of the Iraqi dental students and compare the variations in these attitudes and behaviors that linked to dental education level and gender. Materials and Methods: A self-administered questionnaire depended on the English version of the Hiroshima University Dental Behavioral Inventory (HU-DBI) was prepared, the questionnaire given to 198 dental students. Results: About 91.4% of the dental students were worried about the teeth colour, and merely minor percentage of them (18.8%) thought it is not crucial to seek dental advice until they acquire a tooth pain; however, 26.3% of the students were disturbed because of their gum colour, and 75.3% of them examined their teeth after brushing. Besides, 72.2% of the students replied that gum disease could not be prevented by tooth brushing only, 60.1% of the students do not give visiting the dentist such concern, and 14.1% of dental students were smokers. The plaque and gingival indices were significantly higher in preclinical students than clinical students. Conclusion: Iraqi dental students had somewhat good oral health behavior and attitudes; however, extra concentrating is required on the anticipatory and behavioral aspects of oral self-care practices. Female dental students displayed better oral health behavior and attitudes than male colleagues on some issues.

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“…A study done on Indian students concluded that teenagers were unable to correctly assess their dental hygiene. The authors attributed this to a lack of oral health self-assessment skills, which resulted in poor oral hygiene [ 7 ].…”

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Oral Hygiene Practices and Teeth Cleaning Techniques Among Medical Students

Naseem¹,

Fatima²,

Ghazanfar³

et al. 2017

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ObjectivesOral health is essential for general health and quality of life. It is a state of being free from mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral infections and sores, periodontal disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and other diseases and disorders that limit an individual’s capacity to bite, chew, smile, and speak; it affects psychosocial well-being too. The objective of our study was to assess teeth cleaning techniques and oral hygiene practices among medical students.MethodsThe data of the study were collected in two stages. The first stage involved the administration of a self-constructed questionnaire among medical students. In the second step, the students were asked to demonstrate their teeth cleaning techniques on a model. A standard teeth cleaning checklist was used to evaluate the students. The students were then given the checklist and a video on teeth cleaning techniques was shown to them. The data obtained was analyzed on IBM's statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 21. ResultsOut of a total of 444 students, 256 (57.7 percent) were males while 188 (42.3 percent) were females. About 254 (57.2 percent) participants were preclinical medical students while 190 (42.8 percent) were clinical year medical students. A majority of medical students used medium consistency toothbrushes (177; 39.9 percent) and soft consistency toothbrushes (137; 30.9 percent). Most medical students (248; 55.9 percent) brushed two times a day while 163 (36.7 percent) brushed only one time. About 212 (47.7 percent) of the medical students used mouthwash along with a toothbrush while only 36 (8.1 percent) used floss along with a toothbrush. About 157 participants (35.4 percent) changed their toothbrush once in two months while 132 (26.7 percent) changed their toothbrush once in three months. The mean duration that participants brushed their teeth was 134.99 ± 69.01 seconds.ConclusionMedical students were found to have a faulty teeth cleaning technique. There is a dire need to spread awareness about correct teeth cleaning techniques because poor oral hygiene can have a detrimental effect on the overall health and quality of life of an individual.

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Assessment of relationship between oral health behavior, oral hygiene and gingival status of dental students

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Associations between self-rated oral health, subjective oral conditions, oral health behaviours and oral health-related quality of life among college students: A study using structural equation modelling

Associations between self-rated oral health, subjective oral conditions, oral health behaviours and oral health-related quality of life among college students: A study using structural equation modelling

<p>Self-Reported Oral Health Attitudes and Behaviors, and Gingival Status of Dental Students</p>

Oral Hygiene Practices and Teeth Cleaning Techniques Among Medical Students

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