The study aims to detect the conceptualization of dental caries among dental student and compare the caries prevalence in residential and non residential dental student
A face-to-face meeting will be held with the target student group, illustrating the study set up and seeking the participation approval. The students who will accept to participate in the study will receive a questionnaire including the caries conceptualization assessment inquiry, the caries prevention practice as well as the residential habits. All the participating students will be scheduled for dental examination to record their DMFT index. The digital responses will be coded, analyzed and correlated with the clinical findings.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
303
Caries Prevalence
DMFT (Decay, Missed, Filled teeth) index developed by World Health Organization (WHO) using numbered scores. (higher scores mean a worse outcome). Oral and dental examination were performed using a prob, mirror, and cotton rolls, in order to score each participant using DMFT index.
Time frame: At base line Immediately after collecting the data
caries conceptualization in relation to the Caries preventive behavior of the students.
Scores (C1:C6) Questionnaire
Time frame: At base line
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