AWARENESS OF ORAL HYGIENE AMONG MEDICAL AND DENTAL STUDENTS
| Main Authors: | DR. SARA TAHIR, DR. SHAHID HUSSAIN, DR. HASSAN ALI |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
| Terbitan: |
, 2020
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/4018030 |
Daftar Isi:
- Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant breath odor is present. It can result in anxiety among those affected. It is also associated with depression and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. This survey study was conducted among different medical and dental college students of different medical and dental colleges. The personal and demographic data were collected on a predefined proforma. Different questions about oral hygiene, bad breath, brush and mouth wash usage were asked. A total of 159 medical and dental students participated in the study. There were 112 males and 47 females in the study. The mean age of the students was 22.23±1.67 years. Out of 159, 79 students reported halitosis and 80 students had no halitosis. Bad breath was more prevalent in male students than female students. Keywords: Halitosis, Bad Breath, Medical Students, Dental Students