Dental Health Knowledge Attitude and Practice Among teenage students in Kanpur

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  • Ankita Raj Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • Prasanna Kumar P Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • Ankur Rathaur Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • Anurag Singh Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • Tuba Jamal Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author
  • Rupesh Srivatsav Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh- India 209217 Author

Abstract

Oral health has always been linked to aspects of individual knowledge, attitude, and practices. Behavioral aspects that include the increased intake of sugary foods and beverages, and lack of proper oral hygiene have been thought to be as the main causes of poor oral hygiene among teenage students. The knowledge of oral health is vital owing to its contribution to better oral health. This research aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental care among the teen age students in kanpur . we concluded that targeted interventions and educational programs that address these barriers could promote better oral hygiene practices among the students. 

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2022-04-30

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Raj, A., Kumar P, P., Rathaur, A., Singh, A., Jamal, T., & Srivatsav, R. (2022). Dental Health Knowledge Attitude and Practice Among teenage students in Kanpur. History of Medicine, 8(2). https://historymedjournal.com/HOM/index.php/medicine/article/view/397