1BDS, Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
2MDS, Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Sangeeta Umesh Nayak (MDS), Associate Professor, Department of periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal-576104, Karnataka, Email: sangeeta.nayak@manipal.edu
Online published on 11 July, 2019.
Daily oral hygiene is must for overall good health. The Dental professionals play vital role in maintaining a good and sound oral health.
To evaluate the knowledge and practice of inter dental aids among dental students.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students (351) of private dental college were included by simple random sampling method. Demographic information, knowledge and attitude about inter-dental aids were collected using specially designed pre tested questionnaire.
Statistical analysis was done. Chi square test was used for comparison between groups in relation to use knowledge about interdental aids. P value of < 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. 78.6% of students had knowledge regarding interdental aids. Clinical students had good knowledge regarding interdental aids compared to pre-clinical students. 143 students practice interdental aids.
There was a gradual increase in the knowledge as well as usage of interdental aids with progression from preclinical to clinical education. A disparity has noted between the prevalent knowledge and its application in daily life has been noticed.
Dental plaque, Interdental aidsOral Hygiene
