The effect of education on oral health students’ attitudes in Australia and New Zealand

Tanny, Liyana; Komabayashi, Takashi; Long, D. Leann; Yahata, Yoshio; Moffat, Susan M.; Tane, Helen

doi:10.4103/1305-7456.195178

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“…Scientific studies have showed that individuals with a higher dental specific education achieve better scores for HUDBI, and therefore, the need for specific education with respect to oral health-related practices should be emphasized, both in the dental practice and as a general public oral health policy. 63 – 65 …”

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Complex interrelations between self-reported oral health attitudes and behaviors, the oral health status, and oral health-related quality of life

Vigu¹,

Stanciu²,

Lotrean³

et al. 2018

PPA

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PurposeThe purpose of this study was to develop and test a moderated mediation model that was able to describe the relationships between oral health-related attitudes and behaviors, oral health status (OHS), and oral health-related quality of life. The hypothesized relations corresponded to research questions such as “is a person’s oral health predicted by the actions that person takes in order to prevent oral health conditions?” and “do individuals with better oral health also have higher levels of oral health-related quality of life?”.Materials and methodsA cross-sectional correlational study with selected predictor variables was conducted in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, among 191 participants, enrolled in the fourth and sixth years of study at the Dentistry School of the Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Cluj-Napoca. Participants completed the Hiroshima University Dental Behavior Inventory (HUDBI) questionnaire targeting specific behavior and attitude with respect to their dental self-care, Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) short questionnaire for measuring oral health-related quality of life, and the current OHS was assessed objectively using Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth/Surfaces (DMFT) index. Statistical analyses were done using structural equation modeling software.ResultsOur research showed relevant associations between HUDBI, DMFT, and OHIP. The relationship between HUDBI and OHIP was mediated by DMFT. Furthermore, HUDBI worked as a moderator between DMFT and OHIP. Thus, our study revealed a case for moderated mediation, which is usually ignored in similar research.ConclusionThe “straightforward” causality between oral health-related behavior and the actual OHS must be considered with caution, as well as their impact on the oral health-related quality of life. Further research is needed to investigate the interaction between variables, the strength of the interrelations and the magnitude of their interactions, and the confidence that can be placed in these measurements, with respect to the general population and/or those lacking domain-specific education.

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Complex interrelations between self-reported oral health attitudes and behaviors, the oral health status, and oral health-related quality of life

Vigu¹,

Stanciu²,

Lotrean³

et al. 2018

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“…However, though senior medical students did consume less soft drinks than their junior counterparts, the difference in the number of beverages consumed was not statistically significant. Because students in their clinical clerkships educate and counsel their patients on various health promotion behaviors, including nutrition counseling, it is expected that as the academic year advances, students become more self-aware about their own deleterious attitudes to health [ 14 ]. A study done in India showed that final-year medical students had a significantly higher score for oral health knowledge, attitude, and behavior than first-year medical students (p<0.01) [ 15 ].…”

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Oral Hygiene Practices and Teeth Cleaning Techniques Among Medical Students

Naseem¹,

Fatima²,

Ghazanfar³

et al. 2017

Cureus

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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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“…[13][14][15] Knowledge of the importance of oral health and risk factors for development of oral diseases may have a strong effect on one's behavior and attitudes, with students being the perfect target group since theirs is the very age when most of the behavior and attitudes are defined. [14][15][16][17] It is feasible that students in healthcare sector will have greater scope of knowledge on health issues, since their very choice of future profession means that they are aware of the importance of not only human health, but also the need to participate actively in providing help to others.…”

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Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Nursing and Technical Students in Croatia

Ćabov

Eljuga²,

Fuchs

et al. 2021

Eur J Dent

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Objective The aim of this study is to test knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the students from the Bjelovar University of Applied Sciences in relation to oral health, and to determine the respectable differences between students of nursing and technical study programs. Participants and Methods Students were randomly selected to represent a convenient sample. A total of 140 students from nursing and technical studies were interviewed by using the World health organization Oral Health Questionnaire, adapted to fit the study purposes. Statistical Analysis Descriptive statistics were used to determine frequency distribution and percentages for all variables. Pearson’s Chi-square test was used to compare the proportions. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results The distribution of participants regarding gender was significantly different between the study programs (p = 0.000). Significant difference was also observed in their perceived socioeconomic status (p = 0.001). A significant difference was found between the study programs regarding the knowledge whether bad teeth could impair general health (p = 0.001), could tooth decay and periodontal disease may be prevented (p = 0.002), as well as the importance of regular dental check-ups for prevention of tooth decay (p = 0.028). There were significant differences regarding dietary habits and alcohol consumption in the past 30 days between the observed study programs (p = 0.000) while no significant differences were found regarding tobacco and tobacco product use (p = 0.170). Conclusion Results obtained and presented in this paper show better knowledge and more favorable habits and behaviors among the students from nursing study program compared with the technical ones. Still all students’ habits should be changed to improve oral health. To change attitudes and influence habits, effective oral health promotion programs are needed; not only in colleges, but also in primary and secondary schools.

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The effect of education on oral health students’ attitudes in Australia and New Zealand

Cited by 3 publications

References 17 publications

Complex interrelations between self-reported oral health attitudes and behaviors, the oral health status, and oral health-related quality of life

Complex interrelations between self-reported oral health attitudes and behaviors, the oral health status, and oral health-related quality of life

Oral Hygiene Practices and Teeth Cleaning Techniques Among Medical Students

Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Nursing and Technical Students in Croatia

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