ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024
An Institutional Survey to Assess and Create Awareness of Inter-dental Cleaning Aids among the Patients Visiting a Dental Hospital in Ahmedabad.
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- Assessment of knowledge, behavior and practices related to oral health and oral lesions among dental OPD patients in India.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- Clinical Study Comparing Herbal Plant Extract as a Supportive Treatment for Chronic Periodontitis.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objectives: To assess and evaluate the knowledge, awareness, and usage of inter-dental aids among the patients visiting a dental hospital. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among patients using a questionnaire for evaluation of routine oral hygiene regimens. Results: 89% of patients brush their teeth only once a day. 77% of patients do not use any inter-dental aid, while 76% of patients are unaware about inter-dental aids. Conclusion: A very small part of the population is aware about the importance of using inter-dental aids in maintaining proper oral hygiene. Dentists play a key role in educating the society and encouraging them to use other aids apart from toothbrushes to prevent oral diseases.
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