A. Matichescu
Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Center in Oral Health (TEXCE-OH), Department of Preventive, Community and Oral Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes, Timisoara
L. Floare
Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Center in Oral Health (TEXCE-OH), Department of Preventive, Community and Oral Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes, Timisoara
R. Sava-Rosianu
Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Center in Oral Health (TEXCE-OH), Department of Preventive, Community and Oral Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes, Timisoara
O. Balean
Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Center in Oral Health (TEXCE-OH), Department of Preventive, Community and Oral Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes, Timisoara
R. Oancea
Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Center in Oral Health (TEXCE-OH), Department of Preventive, Community and Oral Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes, Timisoara
O. S. Sarau
Hematology Department of the Municipal Emergency Clinical Hospital Timisoara, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes, Timisoara
D. Jumanca
Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Center in Oral Health (TEXCE-OH), Department of Preventive, Community and Oral Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes, Timisoara
Abstract
This research aim to identify oral hygiene behavior as well as to observe attitudes towards oral hygiene. The objective of the present study are to reveal the frequency of dental check-ups, to evaluate the level of knowledge about brushing techniques, oral hygiene aids, importance of oral hygiene as well as the importance of regular check-ups, sources of information about oral hygiene made by individuals involved in the oral hygiene process. The study uses cross-sectional quantitative observational research with an online questionnaire on the Google Forms platform as the primary survey. 94 individuals with the age between 18-45-years old completed the questionnaire regarding oral health behavior. From the sample surveyed it appears that 47.9%(n=45) use an electric toothbrush. It was also observed that 69.1% (n=65) of the individuals flossed regularly and 65.2% (n=61) of these had injured the papilla through incorrect use. Another important and much omitted factor is that 90.4% (n=85) of those questioned rinse immediately after brushing, thus toothpastes with fluoride in their composition cancel out their remineralising effect.