2012
DOI: 10.2298/sgs1203141d
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Oral health assessment among dental students

Abstract: Introduction. Oral health is an important part of general health. Knowledge, beliefs and attitudes that students acquire during dental school can influence their behavior towards not just their own health, but also towards health in their immediate environment. The aim of the study was to assess the level of oral health among dental students of the second and fifth year at the University of East Sarajevo. Material and Methods. Sixty-six students from the Dental Department of the Faculty of Medicine, the … Show more

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“…If the dental student maintains good oral health behavior, it will lead them to be a positive role model for their friends, patients and family members (Khami et al, 2007). In the modern world, oral health care plays a major role to prevent oral disease by providing expensive treatment (Davidović et al, 2012). Providing knowledge about oral hygiene to a patient by a dental student creates a strong positive in luence on the patient, which makes them move towards better oral health maintenance (Agrawal, 2017).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…If the dental student maintains good oral health behavior, it will lead them to be a positive role model for their friends, patients and family members (Khami et al, 2007). In the modern world, oral health care plays a major role to prevent oral disease by providing expensive treatment (Davidović et al, 2012). Providing knowledge about oral hygiene to a patient by a dental student creates a strong positive in luence on the patient, which makes them move towards better oral health maintenance (Agrawal, 2017).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Oral health significantly affects the quality of life. The presence of oral disease reduces the feeling of self-esteem, affect the diet, as well as the ability to communicate and the overall health both in childhood and in the elderly [1]. Today, aesthetic role of teeth is also very important.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%