Oral health awareness and oral hygiene status of 12- and 15-year-old children in Chennai

Background: Oral diseases can be considered as a public health problem due to their high prevalence and significant social impact. Aim: This study aimed to assess dental knowledge, oral hygiene, oral hygiene practices, and eating habits among 12- and 15-year-old children in Chennai and to correlate...

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Main Authors: Akila Ganesh, Preetha E Chaly, V Chandrasekhara Reddy, Navin A Ingle, R Bhavyaa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.jiaphd.org/article.asp?issn=2319-5932;year=2019;volume=17;issue=3;spage=206;epage=212;aulast=Ganesh