Original article

Year : 2022 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 2 | Page : 12-17

Attitude and Knowledge Regarding Flossing Technique among Dental Students

Apsara Ramesh, DivviAnusha, Shivashankar Kengadaran

Department of Public Health Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, SBV, Puducherry, India

Address for Correspondence:

Dr.Divvi Anusha

Department of Public Health Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry, India.

E-mail:anushadivvi1991@gmail.com

Abstract

Background and Objective:

Periodontal lesions are predominantly found in interdental locations, so toothbrushing also is not enough to control gingival and periodontal disease. Flossing is the only way to remove interproximal plaque biofilm that can accumulate betweenour teeth. The
aim of the study is to evaluate the attitude and knowledge about dental flossing among undergraduate dental students.

Materials and Methods:

A structured questionnaire was used to evaluate attitude and knowledge regarding dental flossing technique among dental students. A sample of 60 students were evaluated and their response was recorded, tabulated, and analyzed.

Results:

Around 70.7% of dental students show a positive response toward attitude and knowledge regarding dental flossing technique among dental students.

Conclusion:

Cleaning the teeth with dental flossing along toothbrush will reduces the prevalence of periodontal disease . Therefore, the flossing technique needs to be emphasized during their education and the importance of educating the patients and monitoring their efficiencythroughout the treatment and maintenance visits.

Keywords: Cross-sectional survey,dental students,flossing,gingiva

Financial support and sponsorship:

Nil.

Conflicts of interest:

There are no conflicts of interest.

How to cite this article: Ramesh, A. ., Anusha, D., & Kengadaran, S. (2022). Attitude and Knowledge Regarding Flossing Technique among Dental Students: Original article. International Journal of Social Rehabilitation, 7(2), 12–17. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjsocrehab.v7i2.573