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[Oral hygiene in university students].

C R Silva-Netto1, M F Silva, S O Petenusci

  • 1Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, USP.

Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia De Lins
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Many university students exhibit suboptimal oral hygiene practices, with over half experiencing gingival bleeding. This highlights a need for improved oral health education among incoming college students.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral Health
  • Public Health
  • Dental Hygiene

Context:

  • University students often lack awareness of essential oral hygiene practices.
  • Family income may influence students' understanding of oral health needs.
  • First-year students in Pharmacy and Dentistry courses were the study population.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the oral hygiene status of first-year university students.
  • To identify common oral hygiene practices and issues within this demographic.
  • To inform targeted oral health interventions for students.

Summary:

  • 336 first-year Pharmacy and Dentistry students at Ribeirão Preto, USP were assessed.
  • 42% visited the dentist biannually; 87% used dental floss.
  • 52% reported gingival bleeding, indicating prevalent oral health concerns.

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the necessity of promoting comprehensive oral hygiene education for university students.
  • Identifies specific areas for intervention, such as improving brushing technique and regular dental visits.
  • Contributes to understanding oral health behaviors in a young adult population entering higher education.

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