Self-evaluation of oral health: A questionnaire based survey

Abstract

Aim and objectives: The aim of this study is to get an insight of how patients perceive oral health and to propose possible new methods of enhancing dental prevention methods and new models of education. Materials and methods: the questionnaire was created on google forms and shared through google dive Results: Through the patient eyes the absence of symptoms and the increase costs of dental treatments are the most important factors taking in account while they are considering their visit to the dental cabinet. Conclusions: Despite being largely preventable dental caries are the most prevalent health condition and is rarely seen as a priority in health policy. The current direction of oral health programs needs to be re-evaluated adding more resources and creating educative programs for kids, adolescents and adults so we can change the patient’s mindset from a young age.