ATTITUDE OF DENTAL STUDENTS TOWARDS THEIR ORAL HEALTH CARE

1Charan V.S.S, Muralidharan N.P, *Dhanraj Ganapathy

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Abstract:

Oral health is defined as the oral condition that is free from any kind of disorder which affects the oral cavity and mouth . Generally it is a part of the overall health. Lifestyle and food habit play a important role in ones oral health. Also, there are identified factors that deteriorate the oral health, these include intake of high sugar, carbonated drinks, tobacco and smoking . In India a large number of populations are affected with dental caries and oral cancer. The majority of the factors those are responsible for oral problems are preventable by creating awareness . This study is mainly intended to evaluate the attitude of undergraduate dental students towards their self oral care.

Keywords:

Oral, health, habit, students

Paper Details
Month1
Year2020
Volume24
IssueIssue 1
Pages7826-7834