Results 1 to 10 of about 358,887 (358)

Comparative evaluation of oral hygiene status by using oral hygiene index, simplified oral hygiene index, and modified oral hygiene index: Revalidation of modified oral hygiene index.

J Indian Soc Periodontol
Background: Good oral hygiene is a critical component of overall oral health. Various methods have developed over time to assess oral hygiene status.
Garg S, Nasir S.
europepmc   +4 more sources

Address on Oral Hygiene [PDF]

The Journal of the National Dental Association, 1918
n ...
Haven Emerson
openalex   +5 more sources

The Effect of Using a Smartphone App on Oral Hygiene and Brushing Training During Fixed Orthodontic Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. [PDF]

Diagnostics (Basel)
Objective: This study aimed to study the effectiveness of a smartphone application compared to traditional verbal motivation in improving oral hygiene among fixed orthodontic patients. Methods: Sixty patients were categorized by oral hygiene status using
Sağoğlu S, Yıldırım M.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Oral hygiene practices and risk of oral leukoplakia

East African Medical Journal, 2006
To determine the influence of oral hygiene habits and practices on the risk of developing oral leukoplakia.Case control study.Githongo sublocation in Meru District.Eighty five cases and 141 controls identified in a house-to-house screening.The relative risk (RR) of oral leukoplakia increased gradually across the various brushing frequencies from the ...
F.G. Macigo, Loice W Gathece, S.W. Guthua, E.K. Njeru, Evelyn G. Wagaiyu, TK Mulli   +5 more
openalex   +6 more sources

Proportion of good oral hygiene and mean value oral hygiene index among children with cerebral palsy in Africa and Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]

BMC Oral Health
Background Children with cerebral palsy face various challenges, including oral hygiene, which is crucial for their overall well-being and quality of life. However, limited research investigates oral hygiene among children with cerebral palsy.
Chanie ES, Chanie KS, Moges N, Anley DT, Asmare ZA, Zemene MA, Gebeyehu NA, Mengstie MA, Seid MA, Abebe EC, Gesese MM, Kebede YS, Bantie B, Feleke SF, Dejenie TA, Tesfa NA, Dessie AM, Hailemeskel HS, Chanie TS, Chanie SS.   +19 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Oral hygiene practices and factors influencing the choice of oral hygiene materials among undergraduates in selected universities in Osun State, Nigeria

Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research, 2022
Introduction and objective Oral health is a crucial part of general health and wellbeing to be maintained throughout a life, and the oral health status is usually determined by the level of oral hygiene practices.
Taiwo Omotayo Dosumu, Abisola Betiku, Grace Ademuyiwa, Oluwaseyi Olabisi, Temitayo Adebisi, Rahmat Oyekale   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The relationship between parents' oral hygiene knowledge and children with Down Syndrome's oral hygiene via OHI-S [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2022
Background: Down Syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder that causes structural, functional anomalies, and intellectual disability. The common oral hygiene problems found in DS children are gingivitis, periodontal problems, pain, infection, and problems with
Ajinkya M. Pawar, Tata Prasantat Mawantari, Fery Setiawan, Dini Setyowati, Dian Agustin Wahjuningrum, Natasha Winona Audrey, Michelle Suhartono, Agung Sosiawan   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of general hygiene behaviors on oral hygiene among adolescents of Ghaziabad - A cross-sectional study

Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2022
Background: There is the presence of plenty of evidence supporting the unidimensionality of hygiene behaviors inferring oral hygiene and general hygiene is correlated.
Iram Ahsan, Ipseeta Menon, Ritu Gupta, Vikram Arora, Dipshikha Das, Asifa Ashraf   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

ASSESSMENT OF ORAL HYGIENE HABITS IN CHILDREN 6 TO 12 YEARS. [PDF]

Journal of IMAB, 2014
INTRODUCTION: Oral hygiene is an essential element of health education programs for schoolchildren. AIM: The study aims to assess the skills when conducting oral hygiene of a group of schoolchildren and to conduct training in its rules.
Liliya Doichinova, Nadezhda Mitova
doaj   +1 more source

Oral hygiene condition in orthodontic patients treated with fixed appliance

Al-SalamJournal for Medical Science, 2023
: The foundation of excellent oral health is proper oral hygiene, especially in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances (devices) where regular oral hygiene may be difficult to maintain due to the device. The objective of this study was to assess oral
Ali A. Jassim, Mahdi Alrubayee, Shakeel kazmi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source