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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.

|March 31, 2025

Summary

This study surveyed oral hygiene practices in Indian school students aged 8-16. Middle-aged students demonstrated the best oral hygiene, highlighting a need for improved dental health education in younger and older age groups.

Keywords:

Oral hygiene knowledge practices students tooth-brushing

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Dentistry
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Childhood dental health significantly impacts overall well-being, quality of life, and academic performance.
Many children in developing nations lack awareness regarding the importance of oral health as part of general health.
Navi Mumbai school students were surveyed to understand their oral hygiene practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate oral hygiene practices among school students.
To identify differences in oral hygiene practices across various age groups.
To assess the level of awareness regarding oral health's role in overall health.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study design was employed.
Questionnaires were used to assess oral hygiene practices.
Participants included school students aged 8 to 16 years in Navi Mumbai.

Main Results:

A significant portion of participants, particularly those in the middle age group, exhibited good oral hygiene practices.
Differences in oral hygiene practices were observed among the different age cohorts studied.
The study identified a general lack of awareness regarding comprehensive oral health importance.

Conclusions:

Middle-aged students in the surveyed population demonstrated superior oral hygiene.
Targeted dental health education programs are recommended for younger and older students.
Enhancing awareness of oral health's systemic impact is crucial for improving child well-being.