AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral hygiene status of patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. METHODS AND MATERIALS The following indices were used to evaluate the oral hygiene status of patients in orthodontic treatment: gingival bleeding index (GBI), plaque index (PI), and ortho-plaque index (OPI). A self-administrated questionnaire was prepared covering oral hygiene prac...

INTRODUCTION Orphans like other vulnerable children face a number of challenges including limited or no access to basic health care including oral health care, which is one of their unmet health care needs. Neglected oral health care is associated with the development and progression of periodontal diseases among others. OBJECTIVE To determine the oral hygiene status of institution dwelling o...

BACKGROUND The association between periodontal status, oral hygiene status and severity of tooth wear lesion varies from community to community and also from occupation to occupation. AIM To determine the association between periodontal status, oral hygiene status and tooth wear among the adult male population in Benin City, Nigeria. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This study was conducted among 65 ma...

Maintenance of adequate and effective oral hygiene is crucial for the long-term success of any dental therapy. This article discusses a case that failed due to the poor oral hygiene of the patient. Fabrication of uncomplicated restorations, patient education, motivation, maintenance and recall are important factors to be considered when treatment planning patients with poor oral hygiene.

The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between a parent’s level oral hygiene knowledge and behaviors their children ages 7 17 in greater United States. theoretical framework Albert Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory Health Belief Model guided study. Instruments included Oral Surveys Basic Methods 5th Edition Fourth National Survey China for data collection. Q Data...

Parents usually are the primary decision makers on matters affecting their children’s health and health care (Cafferata & Kasper, 1985; Hickson & Clayton, 2002). Moreover, in everyday life, parents function as role models for their children, and therefore, parents' own dental hygiene habits are very meaningful. Parental characteristics and beliefs may also be an important consideration in attem...

Introduction: Oral and dental problems still remain a public health dilemma worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the oral health status and oral hygiene practice of dental students. Methods: 80 senior dental students were assigned to the study by using convenience sampling technique. A questionnaire was used to collect the information, which included two sections. The first sect...

CORRIGENDUM Remineralization Strategies in Oral Hygiene: A Position Paper of Italian Society of Oral Hygiene Sciences Consuelo Sanavia , Marco Tatullo, Jessica Bassignani, Silvia Cotellessa, Giulia Fantozzi, Giovanna Acito, Alessia Iommiello, Lorella Chiavistelli, Silvia Sabatini and Gianna Maria Nardi Italian Society of Oral Hygiene Sciences-S.I.S.I.O. working group, Pisa, Italy 2 Calabrodenta...

We report a case report of 34 year old male who came with complaint of halitosis and loose tooth. Examination revealed poor oral hygiene with sub gingival calculus. Diagnosis of chronic generalized gingivitis with localized periodontitis was made. A strict oral hygiene protocol was developed for maintaining oral hygiene status and oil pulling therapy was started as an integral part of the thera...