Purpose:
Integrating existing theory and research, this paper is a study about the association between spirituality and oral health-related behavior among the Chengalpattu adult population.
Materials and Methods:
Based on Hodge’s framework, we claimed that spirituality has an indirect association with oral health practices. The adult population was made to answer a questionnaire consisting of several questions supporting their spiritual orientation and also their oral health behavior.
Results:
Participants who are spiritually oriented persons reported moderate-to-good oral health-related behavior.
Conclusion:
This study result indicates the importance of spiritual health in accomplishing healthy behavior.