Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-6 | Issue-01 | 54-58
Original Research Article
Dental Negligence Score among Dental Students
Asmi Shaheen, Salsabeel Amjad, Hafiza Attqua Fatima, Tayyeba Zubair, Amina Tariq
Published : Jan. 16, 2021
Abstract
Dental neglect can be defined as attitude and behavior towards oral health which can have detrimental effects on individual’s oral health, e.g. negligence in maintaining at home dental care and dental visits for professional dental care. Oral health is a part of general health care system and negligence in oral hygiene can affect the quality of life too. The aim of the study was to assess dental negligence and oral hygiene status among undergraduates’ students. Study consisted of 20 questionnaire including names and year of study using dental neglect scale and were circulated among undergraduates’ students. Total 156 students responded to the questionnaire. Out of 156 student’s perception of 83.3% students has changed towards oral hygiene practices after entering into BDS program. Dental neglect is easier to use in practice and it shows that degree of dental neglect is found among dental undergraduate students and variation also exists among students of all four years.