%A Preethi, M
%A Suganya, C
%A Ganesh, R
%T Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward oral health among pharmacy students in Chennai
%9 Original Article
%D 2016
%J Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Dentistry
%R 10.4103/2229-6360.188220
%P 20-24
%V 6
%N 1
%U https://www.ijmdent.com/article.asp?issn=2229-6360;year=2016;volume=6;issue=1;spage=20;epage=24;aulast=Preethi
%8 January 1, 2016
%X Aims: The aim of the study was to access the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices among pharmacy students in Chennai.
Settings and Design: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study.
Subjects and Methods: The descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among pharmacy students in Chennai. The questionnaire was to access the knowledge and practice toward oral health.
Statistical Analysis Used: Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS).
Results: 47.8% of the participants considered regular visit to the dentist is necessary. 64.8% of the participants have been professionally taught to brush. 31.9% of the participants prefer government hospitals for their treatment.
Conclusions: There is a need for the comprehensive educational program among pharmacy students to promote oral hygiene and to impart education about oral hygiene practices.
%0 Journal Article
%I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
%@ 2229-6360