Awareness of Halitosis and Oral Hygiene Among Undergraduate Dental Students

Oral cancer awareness of undergraduate medical and dental students

BACKGROUND The incidence of oral cancer is increasing in the United Kingdom. Early detection of oral cancers makes them more amenable to treatment and allows the greatest chance of cure. Delay in presentation and/or referral has a significant effect on the associated morbidity and mortality. Lack of general medical practitioner and general dental practitioner oral cancer knowledge has been show...

Awareness of Oral Cancer in Undergraduate Medical and Dental Students

Cancer is the most common cause of death in economically developed countries and the second most lethal entity in developing countries. Oral cancer is a serious health issue that has a universal occurrence.The aim of this study was to determine the awareness level of undergraduate medical and dental students regarding oral cancer by assessing their knowledge of etiology, risk factors and signs ...

Oral Hygiene Status and Gingivitis among Undergraduate Dental Students- A Descriptive Survey

The Prevalence of Self-Reported Halitosis and Oral Hygiene Practices among Libyan Students and Office Workers

AIMS The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of self-reported halitosis, oral hygiene practices and related diseases among Libyan students and employees. METHODS Six hundred self-administered structured questionnaires were used to investigate self-perception of halitosis and oral hygiene practices among a group of Libyan volunteers. Chi square test was used to detect significant ...

Oral health quality-of-life among undergraduate Malaysian dental students.

AIM To assess the oral health quality of life among Malaysian dental students using the Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP) scale. MATERIAL AND METHOD Malaysian dental students of Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal campus, Manipal University, Manipal answered a structured questionnaire recording the demographic characteristics, behavioral characteristics and eight items of OIDP. R...