author = {Preethi, M. and Suganya, C. and Ganesh, R.}, title = {{Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward oral health among pharmacy students in Chennai}}, journal ={Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Dentistry}, volume ={6}, number ={1}, pages = {20-24}, doi = {10.4103/2229-6360.188220}, year = {2016}, abstract ={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.}, URL ={https://www.ijmdent.com/article.asp?issn=2229-6360;year=2016;volume=6;issue=1;spage=20;epage=24;aulast=Preethi;t=6}, eprint ={https://www.ijmdent.com/article.asp?issn=2229-6360;year=2016;volume=6;issue=1;spage=20;epage=24;aulast=Preethi;t=6} }