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Research Article | Open Access
Volume 14 2022 | None
AWARENESS ON MOUTHWASH AMONG RURAL POPULATION
B. Devika,DhanrajGanapathy,L. Keerthisasanka,Vinay sivaswamy
Pages: 8321-8333
Abstract
Introduction: Oral cavity is the mirror of the body which implies to the fact that oral health is the fundamental part of the general body health and integral factor for the well being of an individual. Good oral health comprises the healthy state of mouth with disease free oral cavity and its surrounding structures. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "Promotion of oral health is a cost-effective strategy to reduce the burden of oral disease and maintain oral health and quality of life.Periodontal diseases, dental caries, malocclusion, and oral cancer are among the most prevalent dental diseases affecting people worldwide as well as in the Indian community. The National Oral Health Survey, conducted in 2005, by the Indian Dental Association (IDA), highlighted that 95% of the population in India suffers from gum disease, only 50% use a toothbrush, and just 2% of the population visit the dentist
Keywords
Awareness; Mouth wash; Oral Hygiene; Rural; Population, innovative technique, eco-friendly.
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