The hierarchical cluster analysis of oral health attitudes and behaviour using the Hiroshima University - Dental Behavioural Inventory (HU-DBI) among final year dental students in 17 countries

Komabayashi, Takashi; Kawamura, Makoto; Kim, Kang‐Ju; Wright, F. A. C.; Declerck, Dominique; Freire, Maria do Carmo Matias; Hu, Deyu; Honkala, Eino; Lévy, G; Kalwitzki, Matthias; Polychronopoulou, Argy; Yip, Kevin; Eli, Ilana; Kinirons, M J; Petti, Stefano; Srisilapanan, Patcharawan; Kwan, Stella Y. L.; Centore, Linda

doi:10.1111/j.1875-595x.2006.tb00106.x

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“…A number of studies dealing with self-evaluation of oral health and oral hygiene habits were conducted among diff erent populations, and HU-DBI was one of the most frequently used methodologies, which enables comparisons between diff erent countries, cultures and educational systems 8 . We found that the overall mean HU-DBI score of the fi nal-year students was signifi -…”

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“…Although they found it unexpected, the authors state that further studies which could relate self reported behavior with actual oral hygiene should be conducted. On the other hand, a number of reports on cross-cultural HU-DBI scores [8][9][10]12 are concentrated on cultural diff erences and the dynamics of HU-DBI score improvement during dental training rather than comparing them with plaque score values.…”

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“…Th ere were certain suggestions and eff orts made to standardize undergraduate dental education worldwide, including education on oral health promotion 7,8 . In that sense, the Hiroshima University Dental Behavior Inventory (HU-DBI) methodological instrument is a very valuable tool enabling comparison of dental students' oral health behavior in diff erent countries following diff erent curricula 8 . Little is known about the oral health behavior of Croatian dental students and the infl uence of educational training on their oral health regimes, attitudes and knowledge.…”

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“…It is thus needed that dental students during their preclinical and clinical studies receive education regarding oral health and challenges which dental profession faces in their population, so they can focus on the prevention rather than treatment, and to educate and motivate their future patients to improve their oral health behavior 6,7 . It has been reported that dental students' oral health attitudes and behavior diff er among countries [8][9][10][11][12] and among preclinical and clinical dental students 7,[13][14][15][16][17] . Th ere were certain suggestions and eff orts made to standardize undergraduate dental education worldwide, including education on oral health promotion 7,8 .…”

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“…It has been reported that dental students' oral health attitudes and behavior diff er among countries [8][9][10][11][12] and among preclinical and clinical dental students 7,[13][14][15][16][17] . Th ere were certain suggestions and eff orts made to standardize undergraduate dental education worldwide, including education on oral health promotion 7,8 . In that sense, the Hiroshima University Dental Behavior Inventory (HU-DBI) methodological instrument is a very valuable tool enabling comparison of dental students' oral health behavior in diff erent countries following diff erent curricula 8 .…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Habits Regarding Oral Health in First- And Final-Year Dental Students

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SUMMARY -Th e purpose of the research was to compare oral health behavior and plaque indices between Croatian fi rst-year and fi nal-year dental students. Th erefore, 46.9% of fi rst-year and 47% of fi nal-year dental students were surveyed using the Hiroshima University Dental Behavior Inventory (HU-DBI) questionnaire and had their plaque indices determined. Descriptive statistics analysis, nonparametric tests, and correlation analysis were performed (p<0.05). Sixth-year students had a signifi cantly better mean HU-DBI score (8.06) than fi rst-year students (6.45). Signifi cantly more fi rstyear students thought that they could not help having false teeth at their old age (p=0.007), had never been taught professionally how to brush (p=0.019), and used a toothbrush with hard bristles (p=0.001). Signifi cantly more fi nal-year students brushed each of their teeth carefully (p=0.008), thought they could clean their teeth well without using tooth paste (p=0.000), used a dye to see how clean their teeth were (p=0.002), and had their dentist telling them they brushed very well (p=0.028). Plaque index values were signifi cantly lower (p<0.05) among fi rst-year (7.94±0.72) than among fi nal-year (9.13±0.77) students. With advancement in dental training, oral health attitudes improved, but the level of dental students' oral hygiene decreased.

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Dental Training and Changes in Oral Health Attitudes and Behaviors in Istanbul Dental Students

Peker

Uysal²,

Bermek

2010

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The aim of this study was to examine the changes that occur in the oral health attitudes and behaviors of dental students in Istanbul, Turkey, during their dental education. The Turkish version of the Hiroshima University-Dental Behavioral Inventory (HU-DBI) was distributed among 757 dental students at the Dental Faculty, Istanbul University. The response rate was 72 percent. Chi-square and logistic regression models were used for statistical analysis. The mean HU-DBI score of the clinical students was significantly higher than that of the preclinical students. Preclinical students significantly more often believed that it was impossible to prevent gum disease with toothbrushing alone and worried about the color of their teeth and bad breath. Most of them brushed their teeth with strong strokes, thought the condition of their teeth was getting worse despite daily toothbrushing, and would seek dental care only when symptoms arise. Clinical students more often used disclosing solutions to see how clean their teeth were and complained of bleeding gums. The variation in favorable oral health attitudes/behaviors appeared to reflect the students' educational training experience. The findings of this study highlight the relatively poor oral health behaviors of Turkish dental students, which should be improved by means of comprehensive programs that aim to promote their own dental hygiene practices and preventive oral health knowledge from the start of dental training.Dr.

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Oral Health Attitudes and Behavior of Dental Students at the University of Zagreb, Croatia

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The aim of this study was to investigate oral health behavior and attitudes of dental students in years 1 to 6 at the University of Zagreb, Croatia. The Croatian version of the Hiroshima University-Dental Behavioral Inventory (HU-DBI) was administered to predoctoral dental students, and collected data were analyzed. A total of 503 students (22.3±2.6 mean age) completed the questionnaire. The response rate was 85.1 percent, and 72.4 percent of the respondents were female. These dental students' answers to eleven out of twenty HU-DBI items differed signiicantly by academic year. The mean questionnaire score was 6.62±1.54, and the highest value of the HU-DBI score was in the fourth year (7.24±1.54). First-year students were most likely to have a toothbrush with hard bristles and felt they had not brushed well unless done with hard strokes. Students in the sixth year were least worried about visiting a dentist and most frequently put off going to a dentist until having a toothache, indicating that rise of knowledge contributes to higher self-conidence. The mean HU-DBI score for these students showed average value, pointing out the need for a comprehensive oral hygiene and preventive program from the start of dental school.Dr. Badovinac is Research Assistant,

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The hierarchical cluster analysis of oral health attitudes and behaviour using the Hiroshima University - Dental Behavioural Inventory (HU-DBI) among final year dental students in 17 countries

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Oral Health Attitudes and Behavior of Dental Students at the University of Zagreb, Croatia

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