An assessment of dentists` oral health. | [Journal of Islamic International Medical College • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Humza Bin Saeed: Department of Community Dentistry Islamic International Dental College Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

2. Anum Zehra Khan: Department of Community Dentistry Islamic International Dental College Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

3. Nageen Akhtar: Department of Community Dentistry Islamic International Dental College Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Sundas Tanveer: Department of Community Dentistry Islamic International Dental College Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

5. Sumayya Mehbub: Department of Community Dentistry Islamic International Dental College Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

6. Rabbia Sana: Department of Community Dentistry Islamic International Dental College Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

7. Alina Qureshi: Department of Community Dentistry Islamic International Dental College Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: The aim of the study was to access the oral health maintenance behavior patterns among dentists. Study Design: Questionnaire based cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the community dentistry department of Islamic International Dental College; Islamabad from March2013 to August 2013. Materials and Methods: A total of 65 dentists from Islamabad were included in this study. The dentists were sampled conveniently from Islamabad. Descriptive data was described for the reported frequencies of dentists` attitudes and practices related to oral health. Results: Out of 65; 61 dentists had shown positive attitude in responding close-ended questionnaires. Most of the dentists reported brushing their teeth twice a day(n= 40;65.5%).A total of 34(55.7%) dentists reported carrying out brushing for about 2-4minutes. The self-reported Decayed Missing Filled Teeth (DMFT) score for 21(34%) dentists was zero. The majority of dentists (n=48;78.7%) did not consider themselves to be having any dental problems; while 42(68.9%) dentists perceived their oral health as being very good. Conclusion: Although most of the dentists reported as having good oral health; a large number of the participants did not maintain their oral health adequately. Dentists follow ROSC (Recommended oral self-care) recommendations to improve their oral health status.

Page(s): 147-150

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Published: Journal: Journal of Islamic International Medical College, Volume: 10, Issue: 2, Year: 2015

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