Knowledge, attitude, and practices of interdental aids among medical professionals in Davangere district, Karnataka

Journal of the International Clinical Dental Research Organization

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Kharidi Laxman Vandana¹  Neha Mahajan²  B Savitha¹ 

[1] Department of Periodontics, College of Dental Sciences;Department of Periodontics, Himachal Dental College

关键词: Interdental aids;    medical population;    oral hygiene;   

DOI  :  10.4103/2231-0754.153494

来源: Panstwowy Zaklad Wydawnictw Lakarskich

【 摘 要 】

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate awareness regarding interdental aids in medical population. Materials and Methods: This study included 337 medical professionals living in Davangere district, Karnataka, India. A dental health questionnaire was distributed to all subjects consisting of 18questions. Results: Total 337 people with 187 females and 150 males who were of mean age 27.6±9.0 years participated in the study. The significant positive response (<0.05) in females as compared to males was observed for two items (4 and 7). Conclusions: The low positive response towards interdental aids should focus to conduct mass educative programs providing information regarding different interdental aids.

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