Awareness of Oral Hygiene among Dental Students-A Survey

Abstract

Attitudes of dental students toward their own oral health affect their oral health habits and also have a
possible influence on the improvement of the oral health of their patients and society.The aim of this survey
is to create awareness among dental students on oral hygiene.A survey with 17 questions was prepared and
sent via google forms to 100 dental students.The responses were collected and analysed.Most of the dentists
are aware that oral health determines the overall health of an individual.Many among the population use
mouthwash,rinsing with water etc to avoid bad odour. Aspects of a dental student’s oral health attitude and
behavior improved but this improvement was limited.Thus, the students should be motivated to become an
example of oral health for the society, for which few steps to motivate them toward better oral health are
proposed.This approach would also be helpful in disseminating positive oral health concepts to the general
public.