Gulzaib, Hussain P, Anjum Q A, Iqbal Z.
Oral Hygiene Awareness Among The Patients Visiting The Dental Centers Of A Rural Area Of The Province Punjab, Pakistan.
Biomedica Jan ;33(1):20-4.

Background and Objective: Oral diseases are a major public health concern because they affect the individual's quality of life and create burden to the healthcare system. This study was carried out to assess the oral hygiene awareness and practices amongst the people of underdeveloped areas of Mianwali Isa khail, Daoudkhail and Sikandrabad. Methods: This study was conducted among patients attending the THQ Isa Khail and RHCs of Daoudkhail and Sikandrabad. A questionnaire was given to each one of them. The patients from both rural as well as urban background were included. Results: The results of the study showed that 31% people use brush and 20% use miswak 6% use charcoal while 41% do not clean their teeth at all. Majority of the subjects (90%) visited the dentist only when dental problem arises. Conclusion: There is a lack of oral hygiene awareness, limited knowledge of oral hygiene practices and their effect on systemic health. There is an urgent need for comprehensive educational programs to promote good oral hygiene and impart education about correct oral hygienic practices in remote areas of Mianwali.

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