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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Oral hygiene with age: A comprehensive study
Saba Anwar Kondkari1, Sneha Masne Deshpande2, Haritha Nimmagadda3
1Department of Dental Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India.
Abstract:
Dental health plays an important role in the overall well-being of children, their quality of life and performance at school. Majority of the children in India and other developing and underdeveloped nations are ignorant to the fact that oral health is considered as an important factor in overall health. The aim of this study was to conduct a survey to investigate the oral hygiene practices and differences among different age groups of School students in an associated school in Navi Mumbai. This cross-sectional study was carried out among students of ages 8 to 16 years, using a questionnaire that assessed their oral hygiene. A good oral hygiene practice was shown by maximum participants of middle age group.
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