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Oral Hygiene in Adolescence: A Questionnaire-Based Study.

Luca Sbricoli¹, Lia Bernardi¹, Fatima Ezeddine¹

¹Department of Neurosciences, Dental Clinic, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35100 Padova, Italy.

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Summary

Adolescent oral hygiene knowledge is lacking, with infrequent flossing and limited professional guidance, especially for those with orthodontic braces. Many adolescents receive oral hygiene education primarily from parents, not dental specialists.

Keywords:

adolescence oral hygiene orthodontics prevention

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Pediatric Dentistry
Adolescent Health

Background:

Oral health is crucial for overall well-being, particularly during adolescence.
Adolescents often exhibit suboptimal oral hygiene practices.
Orthodontic treatment can present unique challenges to maintaining oral hygiene.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess oral hygiene knowledge among adolescents.
To identify specific challenges faced by adolescents wearing orthodontic braces.
To evaluate the sources of oral hygiene education in this demographic.

Main Methods:

A descriptive, local survey utilizing an anonymous questionnaire.
Participants were adolescents born between 2000 and 2005.
Data collected via paper and online distribution.

Main Results:

83% brushed twice daily, but only 7% flossed daily.
54% of those with braces received advice for professional oral hygiene during treatment.
Parental education was the primary source (61%), with limited input from dental specialists.

Conclusions:

Adolescent oral hygiene practices, including flossing, are insufficient.
Professional oral hygiene guidance during orthodontic treatment is often inadequate.
There is a need for improved dental specialist involvement in adolescent oral hygiene education.