IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9356
Online ISSN: 2581-9364
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IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research (IJODR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the more...Original Article
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Volume : 9, Issue : 3, Year : 2023
Article Page : 168-174
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijodr.2023.031
Abstract
Background: Oral health is the most important for the wellbeing of the patient. But it is being neglected in the developing and the underdeveloped countries and malocclusion being the third most commonly occurring dental anomaly. Medical and paramedical students have been found to be the point of contact the community on a large scale. Hence, the present study was carried out to evaluate the awareness regarding oral health and orthodontic treratment in KIMS College.
Materials and Methods: A validated self-administered questionnaire, pertaining to demographic data, awareness of oral health knowledge regarding orthodontics as a specialty were included. A total of 42 questions included in the study. The answers from the students were recorded as Yes or No on a 2-point Likert scale.
Results: Significantly higher proportions (70.7%) of the dental students were aware of the oral health practices, Orthodontic treatment and the purpose of orthodontic treatment followed by the, medical students. Female students opined with a greater frequency (70.8%) that irregular teeth have a negative impact on self-esteem and quality of life compared to male students.
Conclusion: The Dental students have more knowledge than the health care workers on awareness of oral health practices regarding the use of mouthwashes, flossing technique etc. and also regarding the orthodontic treatment and its importance.
Keywords: Oral Hygiene, Orthodontic treatment, Braces, Brushing habits, awareness
How to cite : Gowd R S, Mudunuri N, S.d V , Kovelakar E, Tankala R, Yelchuru S H, Do medical and paramedical students have a better awareness regarding oral health practices and orthodontic treatment? A KAP study. IP Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res 2023;9(3):168-174
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