Control of plaque and debris is essential for the prevention of inflammatory periodontal
diseases and dental caries, because plaque is the primary etiological factor in the …

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the oral hygiene facilitators and barriers for 10
years old Greek children, via a questionnaire and clinical examination. Materials and …

Abstract Background Dental caries among Iranian elementary school children aged 6–12
years continue to rise. To estimate treatment needs and guide health initiatives, current …

The aim of this study was to investigate oral and hand hygiene behaviour and risk factors
among 13 to 15 year-old in-school adolescents in four Southeast Asian countries. Data were …

Objectives: To determine the association of body mass index (BMI) with dental caries in
Indian schoolchildren, and to analyse the influence of socio-economic status (SES) …

Objective To explore the oral health profile and periodontal diseases awareness and
knowledge among the Jordanian population. In addition, we aimed to identify predictors of …

Background Tooth brushing (with fluoridated toothpaste) is the most cost-effective
intervention in dentistry and it is widely recommended to preserve good oral health. We …

Objective To assess the relationship between toothbrushing behavior and socio‐
demographic characteristics in Australian children. Methods Data were collected through the …

Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude, self-reported practices, and prescription
patterns regarding dental floss amongst a select population of dentists in India. Materials …

Results: Mean age was 6.99±1.00 years, 52.5% were boys. The prevalence of daily tooth
brushing was 81.6%. In bivariate analysis, the prevalence of tooth brushing was higher (p< …