The Relationship Between Dental Caries Status and Oral Health Attitudes and Behavior in Young Israeli Adults

Aim. The purpose of this study was to examine and health attitudes/behavior of Romanian dental students (n = 110). Materials and methods. A questionnaire known as HU-DBI (Romanian version) was administered to 110 students in the last year of studies. In the same time was evaluated the prevalence of dental caries and some correspondence between the HU-DBI index and oral health status for every student. The questionnaire was administered after their written informed consent. Dental caries status was evaluated using the world health Organization (WHO) caries diagnostic criteria for decayed, missing and filled teeth and surfaces (DMF-T and DMF-S, respectively). Data were statistically analyzed. Results. The prevalence of dental caries was 60% only 6.7% (8 students) had DMF-T = 0. The mean DMF-T recorded was 7.3 (± 0.35). When relating the different DMF values to the HU-DBI responses, a statistically significant relation was found between seven items and DMF scores of their components and indices. The HU-DBI score ranged from 6 to 12 (mean 9.8). Low DS and DT values significantly correlated with a high total HU-DBI score (p < 0.05); that is subjects with low levels of dental disease had more positive oral health attitudes and behavior. Conclusions. The positive attitude of dental students towards the care of their own teeth and gums is important in determining the oral health conditions of their patients. In passing through the curricles the dental students should be able to set a personal example in oral health.

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Oral Health Attitudes and Behavior among a Group of Dental Students in Bangalore, India

European Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1055/s-0039-1698874 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 05 (02) ◽

pp. 163-167 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

R Neeraja ◽

G Kayalvizhi ◽

P Sangeetha

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Dental Students ◽

Dental School ◽

Mouth Rinse ◽

Health Attitudes ◽

Bad Breath ◽

And Behavior ◽

Attitudes And Behavior ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

ABSTRACTObjectives: To evaluate self-reported oral health attitudes and behavior among a group of dental students in Bangalore, India and to compare the oral health attitudes of students of different years of dental school. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire based on a modified version of the Hiroshima University Dental Behavior Inventory (HU-DBI) was administered to 250 dental students. Results: Significant differences (P<.05) were observed among students of different years in the degree of worrying about the color of the teeth, not having been to the dentist before and brushing each tooth carefully. Strongly significant differences (P<.001) were observed among students of different years in brushing the teeth twice daily, being satisfied with the appearance of the teeth, cleaning the teeth well without toothpaste, visiting dentist only when having a toothache, taking too much time to brush their teeth, worrying about having bad breath and using mouth rinse on a regular basis. Conclusions: Among dental students, the overall knowledge of oral health was good, even though there were deficits in knowledge in a few areas. The oral health attitudes and behavior of dental students improved with increasing levels of education. (Eur J Dent 2011;5:163-167)

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Self-Reported Oral Health Attitudes and Behavior of Dental and Medical students, Yemen

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v8n10p143 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (10) ◽

pp. 143 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Esam S. Halboub ◽

Sadeq A. Al-Maweri ◽

Aisha A. Al-Jamaei ◽

Mohammed A. Al-wesabi ◽

Anas Shamala ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Medical Students ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Total Sample ◽

Dental Students ◽

Health Attitudes ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Behavior ◽

Attitudes And Behavior

Objectives: To assess self-reported oral health attitudes and behavior among undergraduate dental and medical students, and to analyze the variations in oral health attitudes based on gender, level of education, study discipline, academic average, and type of university.Methods: A self-administered questionnaire based on the Hiroshima University-Dental Behavioural Inventory (HU-DBI) was distributed to 1269 undergraduate dental and medical students at two universities (one public and one private) in Sana’a, Yemen.Results: Overall, the mean questionnaire score for the total sample was markedly low (4.91±1.58), with no significant difference between dental and medical students (P>0.05). Females had better oral health attitudes and behavior, especially towards visiting the dentist, tooth-brushing habits and oral hygiene practices (P<0.05). Students attending the public university had better oral health attitudes and behaviors than those attending the private university (P=0.049). On the other hand, no significant associations were observed between students’ oral health attitudes/behavior and level of education and academic performance (P>0.05).Conclusion: Yemeni dental and medical students have shown markedly poor oral health attitude and behavior. Further studies are required to reveal possible shortcoming in these schools’ education process. Dental and medical curricula should emphasize the importance of proper oral hygiene, and further participation of medical and dental students in oral hygiene seminars is highly encouraged.

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Erratum: Assessment of oral health attitudes and behavior among students of Kuwait University Health Sciences Center

Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry ◽

10.4103/2231-0762.195522 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

pp. 602

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Health Sciences ◽

Health Attitudes ◽

Kuwait University ◽

And Behavior ◽

Attitudes And Behavior

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Gender-Specific Oral Health Attitudes and Behavior among Dental Students in Jordan

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice ◽

10.5005/jcdp-6-1-107 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 107-114 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Quasem Diefallah Al-Omari ◽

Abed Al-Hadi Hamasha

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Dental Students ◽

Female Students ◽

Male Students ◽

Health Attitudes ◽

The Difference ◽

And Behavior ◽

Attitudes And Behavior ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire ◽

Gender Specific

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the difference in oral health attitudes and behavior between male and female dental students at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST). A self-administered questionnaire based on a modified version of the Hiroshima University Dental Behavior Inventory (HU-DBI) was distributed among 375 dental students. The response rate was 83.7% with 48% males and 52% females responding. Female students reported brushing their teeth more frequently than male students (P<0.001). Approximately 47% of the male students brushed their teeth less than twice daily compared to 21% of the female students. Also, female students believed in the necessity of using toothpaste during brushing more often than male students (P<0.01). On the other hand, smoking was much more frequent among males than among females (31% vs. 4%) (P<0.001). Male students indicated they had been smoking for longer periods of time than female students. This survey shows male students visit the dentist only when they have dental pain. While this was more than their female peers, it was not statistically significant (P= 0.056). In general the present study showed dental students in Jordan had poor oral health. Further research is needed to examine the students clinically for periodontal and caries conditions. Students should be encouraged to be a model for oral health for their families, friends, and patients. Citation Al-Omari QD, Hamasha AA. Gender-Specific Oral Health Attitudes and Behavior among Dental Students in Jordane. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 February;(6)1:107-114.

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