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Oral Hygiene in Adolescence: A Questionnaire-Based Study

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  • Luca Sbricoli

    (Department of Neurosciences, Dental Clinic, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35100 Padova, Italy)

  • Lia Bernardi

    (Department of Neurosciences, Dental Clinic, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35100 Padova, Italy)

  • Fatima Ezeddine

    (Department of Neurosciences, Dental Clinic, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35100 Padova, Italy)

  • Christian Bacci

    (Department of Neurosciences, Dental Clinic, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35100 Padova, Italy)

  • Adolfo Di Fiore

    (Department of Neurosciences, Dental Clinic, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35100 Padova, Italy)

Abstract

Oral health is fundamental to our well-being, especially in adolescence. The aim of this study is to investigate oral hygiene knowledge through a questionnaire in a sample of adolescents, paying particular attention to those wearing orthodontic braces. The study was designed as a descriptive report of a local survey. An anonymous questionnaire was distributed to individuals born between 2000 and 2005, both on paper and online. Among 213 adolescents answering the questionnaire, 206 went to the dentist at least once (most of them between 5 and 9 years old), and 144 experienced at least one session of professional oral hygiene. Approximately 83% of the sample brushed their teeth at least twice a day, while only 7% used dental floss daily. Only 54% of respondents wearing orthodontic braces were advised to undergo professional oral hygiene during their orthodontic treatment. Education on oral hygiene at home came only from their parents for 61% of the whole sample. Most respondents had their first visit to the dentist apparently too late. Flossing was rare, whether the adolescents wore orthodontic braces or not. In many cases, professional oral hygiene was not common during orthodontic treatment. Adolescents did not learn about oral hygiene from a dental specialist.

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  • Luca Sbricoli & Lia Bernardi & Fatima Ezeddine & Christian Bacci & Adolfo Di Fiore, 2022. "Oral Hygiene in Adolescence: A Questionnaire-Based Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(12), pages 1-10, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:12:p:7381-:d:840045
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    1. Camille Inquimbert & Celine Clement & Antoine Couatarmanach & Paul Tramini & Denis Bourgeois & Florence Carrouel, 2022. "Oral Hygiene Practices and Knowledge among Adolescents Aged between 15 and 17 Years Old during Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: Multicentre Study Conducted in France," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(4), pages 1-11, February.
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