Oral Health Status among Students in Dormitories
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Dental plaque is the best indicator for the oral hygiene. If we do not have satisfactory oral hygiene, there is high plaque index. DMFT index measures the prevalence of dental caries. Aim: The aim of our survey is to assess the oral health status among students in the dorm. Material and Methods: For the realization of this survey were included 100 students from the dorm “Oaza” in Stip, Macedonia. Among the students, examinations were made, where it was determined the condition of the teeth and plaque index. Results: Mean value for sOHi was 1.42. More than half of the students maintain good oral hygiene, but they should take adequate measures to promote their oral hygiene. It was determined unsatisfied level of oral hygiene among fourteen percent of the students. DMFT index the mean value was 15.46. Twenty percent of students had DMFT index higher than 20. Forty-seven percent had DMFT index of 10 to 20 and less than 10 DMFT index had thirty – three of students from the dorm. Conclusion: Oral health among students in dorms is on good level, but with adequate preventive methods and activities, and education in these collective it can get better.
Authors and Affiliations
Petrovski M, Kocovski D, Papakoca K, Terzieva- Petrovska O, Minovska A, Kovacevska I.
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