ORAL HEALTH PERCEPTION AND PRACTICES AMONG SCHOOL TEACHERS IN A SOUTH INDIAN CITY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Sunita Reddy

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ORAL HEALTH PERCEPTION AND PRACTICES AMONG SCHOOL TEACHERS IN A SOUTH INDIAN CITY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Vol. 6 No. 06 (2020): Volume 06 Issue 06 | Pages: 01-04 |

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Sunita Reddy
Professor Department of Public Health Dentistry, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, India

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Sunita Reddy. (2020). ORAL HEALTH PERCEPTION AND PRACTICES AMONG SCHOOL TEACHERS IN A SOUTH INDIAN CITY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health, 6(06), 01-04. https://www.ijmsdh.org/index.php/ijmsdh/article/view/59

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the oral health perception and practices among school teachers in a South Indian city. The oral health of school teachers is of significance, as they play a vital role in shaping the oral health behaviors of their students. A structured questionnaire was administered to 300 school teachers from various educational institutions in the city. The questionnaire assessed their oral health perception, knowledge about oral hygiene practices, dental visit patterns, and oral health practices, including brushing habits and the use of dental floss. The results of the study shed light on the oral health awareness and practices among school teachers and provide insights to develop targeted oral health promotion programs for this important group.

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Oral health, perception, practices

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