Dental Students’ Perception and Opinion on Various Teaching Methods being Implemented in Dental Dchools; A Survey-Based Study

Rahmah Shawqi Alsadiq, Amani Hussain Alsihati, Nada Mohamed Elkholy, Ghiada Takroni, and Rabiya Basasri Uppin

Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene

July 2020 Vol. 6(4), pp. 059-070

Original Research Paper

Analytical Study to Assess People’s Awareness of Toothbrush and Toothpaste Selection in Saudi Arabia

Rahmah Shawqi Alsadiq¹*, Amani Hussain Alsihati¹, Nada Mohamed Elkholy¹, Ghiada Takroni¹, and Rabiya Basasri Uppin²

¹Dental Interns, REU, Saudi Arabia.
²Faculty of Preventive Dentistry, REU, Saudi Arabia.

Accepted 26th June, 2020.

Abstract

Introduction: Toothbrush and toothpaste are the basic requirements for maintaining good oral hygiene. Daily and regular use of them can improve one’s oral health and help to prevent several oral diseases such as caries and periodontal conditions. Materials and methods: This is a survey-based study conducted among the Saudi general public using an online questionnaire. A total of 816 Saudis participated in the survey which included questions related to their demographics, brushing habits, and knowledge about different kinds of toothbrushes and toothpaste. Results: The study which was carried out displayed the general statistics initially that about 69% of the total study was females whereas the rest of the 31% comprised males. Also, the majority of them who had been inquired about the survey where the ones who fell into the age group of 19 – 39 years and the rest were the ones with the age group of 40 – 59 years. Significant differences in knowledge and attitude were observed between male and female participants. Conclusions: Overall knowledge of participants was satisfactory. Age and educational levels were not associated with brushing habits and knowledge levels.

Keywords: Tooth brushing, Toothpaste, Dentifrices, General public, Knowledge.

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Rahmah Shawqi Alsadiq, Amani Hussain Alsihati, Nada Mohamed Elkholy, Ghiada Takroni, and Rabiya Basasri Uppin. Analytical Study to Assess People’s Awareness of Toothbrush and Toothpaste Selection in Saudi Arabia. Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene 6(4) 2020 pp. 059-070.

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