Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2018
Volume : Volume 8
Issue : Issue 1
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Dr. M.V. Mrudula.
MVMrudula@gmail.com
Background: This study seeks to evaluate the oral health awareness, and oral hygiene maintenance habits, of dental students. Materials and Methods: The present study included 180 students of GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam- 30 students from each of the 4 years of BDS and also 30 interns and 30 post graduate students were selected randomly and divided into the 6 corresponding groups. Results: The IV year students in this study showed the least oral health awareness and the post graduate students demonstrated highest oral health awareness among the six groups. Conclusion: This study concluded that there may not be an improvement in the oral hygiene status of the dental students despite the increasing years of dental education.
Keywords: Gingivitis, Periodontal disease, Epidemiology, Sulcus bleeding index, Plaque index, CPITN index.
