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Volume 4 Issue 1 Jan - June 2020

Original Articles

Assessment of knowledge and attitude of nutrition awareness on oral health among dental students
Reena Verma, Gargi Saxena, Harmunish Singh

Abstract: Background: Nutrition plays a important role in oral and dental health. Oral health is the most important aspect of the body when it comes to food intake and its health benefits. The aim of the present study was to assess knowledge and attitude of nutrition awareness on oral health among dental student. Material and methods: The present study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among dental students. 250 participants were included in the study. The students of third, fourth year and interns were included in this study. A self-administered, structured questionnaire was developed. The designed questionnaire comprised of 12 questions and assessed knowledge among dental students about effect of diet and nutrition on oral health. The participant’s responses were recorded. The collected data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21 (SPSS for Windows, Version 21.0. Chicago, SPSS Inc.). Results: In the present study total participants were 250 to whom questions regarding nutrition awareness on oral health were asked. 88% participants were agreed upon that oral health is an integral part of general health. 72% were agreed upon that Dental caries is a chronic infectious disease. 66% were agreed upon that diet plays a role in dental caries.69.2% considered sucrose is the most cariogenic sugar. 70.4% considered xylitol (sugar substitute) reduces chances of dental caries the most. 72% were agreed upon that frequent snacking causes dental caries. 70.4% were agreed upon that consuming sugar rich foods at meal time rather than alone decreases dental caries. 70.4% considered that firm and fibrous form of food helps in preventing dental caries and strengthens periodontium. 76% considered that fluoride present in trace amounts in food is strongly cariostatic. 905 were agreed upon that tooth brushing/rinsing is advisable every time after food/drink consumption to reduce the chances of dental caries. 89.2% considered that diet counselling can help in preventing dental caries. Conclusion: Our study concluded that most of the dental students were aware of the basic knowledge of diet and nutrition and its impact on oral health. And they considered that diet counselling can help in preventing dental caries.

 
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