RDI Publication in IDA Journal!
The Rajan Dental Institute had recently published an article in the Journal of the Indian Dental Association(JIDA) . The publication reflects a study made by Rajan Dental on the attitude and practice of oral hygiene among school children in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The study was made through the traditional ‘survey’ research method. A questionnaire was handed out to over 250 children in the age group 7-17 years at the science city fair organized by the Tamil Nadu State Government in January 2012.
The following results were reported from the data:
A. 35% – had experienced Tooth ache
B. 41% – had experienced Bleeding Gums
C. 55% – Brushed twice daily
D. 79% – Rinsed after food
E. 32% – Used mouth rinses
F. 48% – Visited the dentist regularly
G. 54% – Had attended dental camp.
To sum up, school children in Chennai have always had a moderate awareness to oral hygiene but need to be educated for a better standard of care.