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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
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.
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.