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Volume 9 Issue 9 ( September, 2021 )

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Oral hygiene practices, dental knowledge, dietary habits and their relation to periodontal health among adults- A questionnaire-based survey
Dr. Ankit Mahajan, Dr Sonam Kohli

Background: Appropriateness of oral hygiene-related behavior which includes daily performed tooth-brushing, use of dental floss, and receiving regular dental checkups may help in preventing periodontal diseases. This is related to knowledge regarding oral hygiene. Aim: The study aimed to assess oral hygiene practices, dental knowledge, dietary habits, and their relation to periodontal health. Materials and Methods: This questionnaire-based study was performed to include 300 study respondents using a well-structured questionnaire. Results and observations: On analyzing oral hygiene, 47% of respondents brushed three times daily; 13% brushed and 40% brushed once. 96% of subjects used toothpaste and 15% regularly cleaned inter-proximal areas. 87% consumed food thrice. 69% performed oral self-examination once weekly. 84% indicated strong willingness towards the maintenance of their teeth for a long time. 80 % of subjects willingly underwent dental treatment or followed preventive measures for improvement of oral health. Conclusion: Thus, there is a requirement for up-gradation of knowledge regarding oral hygiene behavior.

 
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