scholarly journals Oral Health Care Behavior Differences Between Dental and Biomedical Engineering Students Comparing Oral Care of Dental and Engineering Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 906-912
Author(s):  
Ayşe KOÇAK-BÜYÜKDERE ◽  
Sarkis SÖZKES ◽  
Melisa BOZKURT
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Biomedical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

The aim of the study was to compare the oral hygiene habits of students from different provinces and universities, from the dental faculty and biomedical engineering. Another aim was to analyze development of dental care habits during growth in relation to education both the parent and the student himself. University students were asked to answer the survey on voluntary basis. 244 students have answered the questions; gender, year of birth, study level, education of their parents, their toothbrushing habit and oral health level awareness were questioned in detail. Of the 244 volunteers, 122 study at the faculty of dentistry, whereas the other 122 study at the biomedical engineering faculty. While 53.7% of all participants brush their teeth after breakfast and 94.3% brush before bedtime, 81.1% of dentistry students brush twice a day, whereas the ratio of biomedical students brushing twice a day is 59.8%. On the one hand, 99.2% of dentistry students brush their teeth before going to bed whereas, biomedical students were 89.3%, which indicates a significant difference. Dental floss utilization among dental students was higher than the biomedical students, and the difference was statistically significant. For self-assessment of their oral hygiene habits, both groups have evaluated themselves between ordinary and well. Tooth brushing habit is initially adopted from the family. Correct brushing is established upon the guidance of the dentist. Therefore, teaching proper toothbrushing techniques to the families should be aimed. This will enable socially healthier oral hygiene, thus creating high awareness communities

scholarly journals Assessment of oral health behaviour and knowledge among dental and engineering undergraduate students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1069-1076
Author(s):  
Sundar R ◽  
Yuvaraj Babu K ◽  
Gayathri R
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Oral Health Behaviour ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Oral health status is directly proportional to a person's oral health behaviour. Oral health of a person can be determined by their regular oral habits like brushing, flossing, smoking and regular dental check-up. Maintenance of poor oral health can lead to severe dental problems. The aim of the study is to create awareness about oral health and behaviour among the dental and engineering undergraduate students. The self-administered questionnaire prepared about oral health behaviour, distributed to 100 dental and engineering graduate students through online google link and data is collected and analysed. From the collected data, 87.18% of dental students brush daily, and 84.62% of engineering students use dental floss to clean the gap between the teeth. This survey helps to bring knowledge on the awareness of oral health behaviour among the dental and engineering students. From this survey, we have concluded that dental students have good oral hygiene when compared to engineering students.

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

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esam S. Halboub ◽  
Sadeq A. Al-Maweri ◽  
Aisha A. Al-Jamaei ◽  
Mohammed A. Al-wesabi ◽  
Anas Shamala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Health Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

<p><strong>Objectives</strong><strong>:</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Methods</strong><strong>:</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> 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&gt;0.05). Females had better oral health attitudes and behavior, especially towards visiting the dentist, tooth-brushing habits and oral hygiene practices (P&lt;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&gt;0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> 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.</p>

Virtual reality in oral hygiene instruction: an innovative and effective method (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Eduardo Genaro ◽  
José Victor Marconato ◽  
Daniel Hanai ◽  
Carolina Luisa Gobbo Pawloski ◽  
Ticiana Sidonko de Oliveira Capote
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hygiene Education ◽  
Oral Hygiene Instructions

BACKGROUND Currently, oral health issues have been increasingly addressed, virtual reality (VR), being used as an aid in the health area. However, there is little evidence of the use of VR in preventing oral health. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of VR in oral hygiene education. METHODS Three hundred students, aged 9 to 12 years old received instructions in oral hygiene by immersion in VR and they opined about the performed activies. Chi--square and Fisher's exact tests were applied, with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS The participants' perception of oral hygiene showed no statistically significant difference (p=0.550). There was an increase in the use of dental floss (p=<0.0001), in tongue brushing (p=<0.0001), and in tooth brushing (p=<0.0001). The drawings performed by the participants demonstrated drawings related to oral hygiene and the messages were positive regarding the project. CONCLUSIONS The use of VR in oral hygiene instructions was effective. Most participants increased the frequency of tooth and tonghe brushing, of the use of dental floss, and made drawings related to oral hygiene.

The Evolution of Oral Care Products: Accompanied by the Social Progress

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Jinlin Song ◽  
Lin Qiu ◽  
Min Zhang ◽  
Huan Zhang ◽  
Quanfu Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Expectations ◽  
Intelligence Agency ◽  
Dental Floss

Objective: This review aimed to demonstrate the history, the current situations and the future expectations of various oral care products. Methods: Multiple databases (Google Scholar, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library and Scopus) and other online resources (including but not limited to the official website of well-known oral care products manufacturers and market intelligence agency Mintel) were broadly used to perform a comprehensive search up to October 2020. Results: The products are discussed including toothbrush, dentifrice, toothpick, mouthwash, dental floss and some other products for oral hygiene. Oral health directly affects our life quality, and a great number of pieces of evidence confirmed that it is associated with several serious systemic conditions. Oral care products are our daily essentials, and they are designed in various forms, shapes, materials and with different ingredients on the market for people with a variety of requirements. A suitable product combined with good oral hygiene habit is considered to be able to prevent or postpone the plaque, dental caries and gingival diseases. Conclusion: Demands on oral care products are constantly changing due to the rising oral health consciousness and aesthetics need. However, the technology development ensures the products carry on developing to keep the pace.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practices of Periodontal Health and Oral Hygiene among BDS Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suprim Malla ◽  
Reshma Shrestha ◽  
Bhageshwar Dhami ◽  
Sujaya Gupta ◽  
Satish Deo
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Periodontal disease is an inflammatory oral disease that affects the soft and hard tissues supporting the teeth. Gingivitis, an early stage, when untreated leads to periodontitis that causes progressive tooth mobility leading towards tooth loss. Periodontitis is ubiquitous and commonly manifests in adult life. Early detection of oral diseases makes them more amenable to treatment and allows better chance of cure. BDS students are young adults who are going to be future oral health care provider. Their knowledge and oral hygiene practices may impact oral health status of a society. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of oral health and periodontal disease and correlate it with oral hygiene practices among BDS students not exposed to clinical practice. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among 120 students of first, second and third year BDS at Kantipur Dental College. The students who were not exposed to clinical practice were invited to participate. The data was collected by self-administered structured questionnaire. There were total of 15 questions on knowledge and oral hygiene practice and scores were assigned to each question. Data analysis was done by SPSS 20 software program. Results: The mean knowledge score of the population was 6.58 ± 1.29 and mean practice score as 6.20 ± 1.73. The participants had good knowledge (55%) of oral health and periodontal diseases. However, only 22.5% of participants followed good oral hygiene practices. There was no significant difference of knowledge between males and females (p = 0.831) but a statistically significant difference was seen in the practice of oral hygiene (p = 0.006). Conclusion: Despite having good knowledge (55%) of oral and periodontal health, 77.5% of the BDS students did not follow good oral hygiene practices on a regular basis. Dental students must be encouraged to be good role models in practicing as well as promoting oral health. The authors would like to recommend incorporating some oral health and preventive dentistry topics in the non-clinical BDS curriculum.  

scholarly journals Evaluation of Hygiene Practices and oral Health Condition of Patients with Visual Impairment

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 352
Author(s):  
Clea Adas Saliba Garbin ◽  
Mariana Martins Ortega ◽  
Artênio José Ísper Garbin ◽  
Tânia Adas Saliba
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Dental Prosthesis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
Significant Difference

AbstractThe objective was evaluate the oral hygiene practices, the periodontal condition and the edentulism of the person with visual impairment. This is a cross-sectional quantitative study in which the study population was a visually impaired person from an Institute for the blind of a medium-sized municipality. The variables studied were: gender, level and type of visual impairment, frequency of oral brushing and methods used for oral hygiene, periodontal situation and use and need of dental prosthesis. The participants of the study (n = 47), 70.2% were males, with a mean age of 47.2 ± 14.1 years. Regarding toothbrushing, 66.0% stated that they brush their teeth more than twice a day, but dental floss is never used by 51.1% of the interviewees. When comparing the use of dental prosthesis with flossing, a statistically significant difference was found (p = 0.043). The same is observed in relation to the CPI score, in which a statistically significant value (p = 0.000) was found. The correlation coefficient was statistically significant, of moderate strength (r = 0.681) at the intersection of the CPI Score with the Prosthesis Use Score. Although people with visual impairments frequently perform oral hygiene practices, dental hygiene is often out of date due to the lack of flossing. This lag is due to the lack of public policies aimed at this population. This fact reflects negatively on the oral health conditions of these patients, who presented teeth with periodontal problems and a high prevalence of edentulism. Keywords: Vision Disorders. Oral Hygiene. Periodontal Index. ResumoO objetivo foi avaliar as práticas de higiene bucal, a condição periodontal e o edentulismo das pessoas com deficiência visual. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, de caráter transversal, no qual a população de estudo foram pessoas portadoras de deficiência visual, de um Instituto para cegos de um munícipio de médio porte. As variáveis pesquisadas foram: gênero, nível e tipo de deficiência visual, frequência de escovação bucal e métodos utilizados de higiene bucal, situação periodontal e uso e necessidade de prótese dentária. Dos participantes do estudo (n=47), 70,2% são do sexo masculino, com uma média de idade de 47,2 ± 14,1 anos. Em relação à escovação 66,0% afirmaram que escovam os dentes mais de duas vezes ao dia, porém o fio dental nunca é utilizado por 51,1% dos entrevistados. Quando comparados o uso de prótese dentária com o uso do fio dental, foi encontrada diferença estatisticamente (p=0,043). O mesmo é observado em relação ao escore CPI, no qual foi encontrado valor estatisticamente significante (p=0,000). O coeficiente de correlação foi estatisticamente significativo, de força moderada (r=0,681) no cruzamento do Score CPI com o Score Uso de Prótese. Apesar das pessoas com deficiência visual realizarem as práticas de higiene bucal com frequência, esta se encontra defasada devido à falta do uso do fio dental. Essa defasagem se da devido à falta de políticas públicas voltadas para essa população. Fato este que reflete negativamente nas condições de saúde bucal desses pacientes, que apresentaram dentes com problemas periodontais e uma alta prevalência de edentulismo. Palavras-chave: Transtornos da Visão. Higiene Bucal. Índice Periodontal.

scholarly journals Perbandingan Perilaku Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut antara Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Gigi Unsrat Semester I dan Semester V

e-GIGI ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie G. Wowor ◽  
Vonny N. S. Wowor ◽  
Christy N. Mintjelungan
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Average Score ◽  
P Value ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
Design Data ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

Abstract: Oral health is still a problem in Indonesia, including in North Sulawesi. Oral health is affected by oral health behavior. Dental students have good knowledge about oral health, therefore, they can become good models for their families and society. Oral health behavior become more positive and better with increasing education. This study was aimed to analyze the difference in oral health behavior between first semester and fifth semester dental students at PSPDG FK Unsrat (Dental Program Study of Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University). This was a descriptive analytical study with a cross sectional design. Data were obtained by using questionnaires. Samples were obtained by using total sampling method. Data were analyzed with the Mann-Whitney test to obtain the difference between both groups. The results showed that there were 41 respondents divided into two groups: first semester students and fifth semester students. Both groups had good oral health behavior with an average score of 89.1 for the first semester students and of 98.7 for the fifth semester students. The statistical test comparing the oral health behavior of both groups showed a P value of 0.001. Conclusion: There were a significant difference in oral health behavior between the first semester and the fifth semester dental students at PSPDG FK Unsrat. The fifth semester students had better oral health behavior than the first semester students.Keywords: oral health behavior, dental studentsAbstrak: Kesehatan gigi dan mulut hingga kini masih menjadi masalah di Indonesia, termasuk di Sulawesi Utara. Kesehatan gigi dan mulut dipengaruhi oleh perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Mahasiswa kedokteran gigi memiliki pengetahuan mengenai kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang dapat menjadi contoh bagi keluarga dan masyarakat. Perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut menjadi lebih positif dan lebih baik dengan meningkatnya tingkat pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perbedaan perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut antara mahasiswa PSPDG FK Unsrat semester I dan semester V. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif analitik dengan desain potong lintang. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Sampel penelitian menggunakan teknik total sampling berjumlah 41 sampel yang terbagi dalam dua kelompok yaitu mahasiswa semester I dan mahasiswa semester V. Perbedaan perilaku kedua kelompok dianalisis menggunakan uji Mann-Whitney. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan seluruh mahasiswa pada kedua kelompok memiliki perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang baik dengan skor rerata pada mahasiswa semester I sebesar 89,1 dan pada mahasiswa semester V sebesar 98,7. Hasil uji statistik perbandingan perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut antara kedua kelompok menunjukkan nilai P=0,001. Simpulan: Terdapat perbedaan bermakna pada perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut mahasiswa PSPDG Unsrat semester I dan semester V. Mahasiswa semester V memiliki perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang lebih baik dibandingkan mahasiswa semester I.Kata kunci: perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut, mahasiswa kedokteran gigi

scholarly journals Virtual Reality in Oral Hygiene Instruction: an Immersive Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 519-529
Author(s):  
Luis Eduardo Genaro ◽  
José Victor Marconato ◽  
Daniel Hanai ◽  
Carolina Luisa Gobbo Pawloski ◽  
Ticiana Sidonko de Oliveira Capote
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hygiene Education ◽  
Oral Hygiene Instruction

Currently, oral health issues are increasingly been addressed and virtual reality (VR) is being used as an aid in health areas. However, there is little evidence of VR being used in preventing oral health problems. To evaluate the effectiveness of VR in oral hygiene education. Three hundred pupils, aged between 9 and 12 years, received instructions in oral hygiene by immersion VR and they gave their opinions about the performed activities. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were applied, with a significance level of 5%. Part perception of oral hygiene showed no statistically significant difference (P>0.550). There was an increase in the use of dental floss (P<0.001),  tongue brushing (P<0.001), and tooth brushing (P<0.001). Both drawings and comments made by participants related to oral hygiene were positive regarding the project. Conclusions: The use of VR in oral hygiene instruction was effective. Most participants increased brushing and flossing frequency and produced drawings related to oral hygiene. VR is effective and should be used in dentistry for teaching and prevention , especially with children, as it presents an interactive instructional space that can be approached in a playful way. This study presents dentists with a promising alternative for changing oral hygiene habits.

scholarly journals The status of teeth in relation to socio-demographic characteristics, oral hygiene habits and oral health behavior among adolescents in the eastern region of Republika Srpska

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
Nikola Stojanovic ◽  
Jelena Krunic ◽  
Smiljka Cicmil ◽  
Lado Davidovic
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Status ◽  
Republika Srpska ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Introduction. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of dental caries and analyze the status of teeth in relation to sociodemographic factors and habits and behavior related to oral health among adolescents in the eastern region of Republika Srpska. Material and Methods. The study included 212 adolescents (71 males and 141 females) age 16-18 years. Information about sociodemographic characteristics, oral hygiene habits and behaviors related to oral health were collected using a questionnaire. The prevalence of dental caries was determined by applying the DMFT index and its components (D - decayed, M - extracted, F - filled teeth). The status of teeth was analyzed in relation to socio-demographic variables, oral hygiene habits and behavior related to oral health. Results. The mean DMFT value of examined population was approximately 8.6. A significant difference in the status of teeth of adolescents was reported in relation to the place of residence and oral hygiene habits - brushing frequency and the use of dental floss. A significant difference in the caries prevalence was recorded depending on the elapsed time from last visit and reasons for visiting dentist. Conclusion. The results suggested that the place of residence, oral hygiene habits and behavior related to oral health influenced the status of teeth of adolescents in the eastern region of Republika Srpska.

scholarly journals Oral Hygiene Practices in Dental Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
A Hosing ◽  
AM Hiremath ◽  
V Vadavadagi ◽  
A Bansal ◽  
A Kahar
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Dental Diseases ◽  
Oral Health Practices ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

ABSTRACT Objective This study aims to determine oral health practices among under graduate dental students from Pravara Rural Dental college Loni. Methods A self administered questionnaire was distributed among dental students randomly. The questionnaire was developed to assess the self reported perception of oral hygiene practices. Results The response rate was 85%. 15% of the students did not answer the questionnaire completely so were not included in the study. (n=252) 67.46% students reported brushing twice daily while only 5.55% were brushing thrice daily, 26.98% of them were brushing once in a day. 96.03% the students reported using toothpaste, 79.75% of them were using fluoridated toothpaste this indicates that many of them were well aware of fact that fluorides have significant role in dental caries and show potential therapeutic, adjunctive and preventive use in the treatment of periodontal diseases. 73.41% of students reported rinsing their mouth with water, only 23.80% were using mouthwashes. All of them were using one or more oral cleaning aids i.e. dental floss, interdental brush and tongue cleaner.seventy nine percent students were reported using tongue cleaners. Conclusion The results indicate that more emphasis should be given on Oral health care of Undergraduate dental students and further research is needed to examine oral cavity clinically and objectively by standard procedures available. Students should be motivated to keep their mouth free of dental diseases by practicing proper oral hygine aids and guidelines.

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